2 Samuel 16:6 kjv — And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on h…

King James Version

"And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left."

— 2 Samuel 16:6, King James Version

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2 Samuel 16 — Context

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And the king said, And where is thy master’s son? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, he abideth at Jerusalem: for he said, To day shall the house of Israel restore me the kingdom of my father.

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Then said the king to Ziba, Behold, thine are all that pertained unto Mephibosheth. And Ziba said, I humbly beseech thee that I may find grace in thy sight, my lord, O king.

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And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.

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And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.

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And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:

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The Lord hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the Lord hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a bloody man.

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Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.

2 Samuel 16:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 16:6 say?
2 Samuel 16:6 in the King James Version reads: “And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.”
Where is 2 Samuel 16:6 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 16:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 16, verse 6.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 16:6.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 16:6 in?
2 Samuel 16:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 16:6?
2 Samuel 16:6 reads (KJV): “And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty men were on his right hand and on his left.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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