2 Samuel 16:6

“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.”

"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
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What does 2 Samuel 16:6 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 16:6 in the King James Version (KJV) 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." This verse is part of the narrative in 2 Samuel that…

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The Stones of Shimei: A Lesson in Grace and Humility

The Biblical narrative often places the personalities in stark contrast, highlighting their attitudes and actions in relation to both God and man. In the tumultuous story of King David, there lies a poignant moment in 2 Samuel 16:6 which reads: "And he cast stones at David, and…

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Prayer for Strength in Adversity: A Reflection on 2 Samuel 16:6

Heavenly Father, I come before You today in humility and reverence, reflecting upon the profound circumstances surrounding Your servant David as recorded in 2 Samuel 16:6: "And he cast stones at David, and at all the servants of king David: and all the people and all the mighty…

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2 Samuel 16:6 - "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."
1 Samuel 16:6-7
2 Samuel 6:16 - "And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart."
1 Samuel 6:16 - "And when the five lords of the Philistines had seen it, they returned to Ekron the same day."
2 Samuel 5:16 - "And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet."
2 Samuel 6:14
1 Samuel 16:6 - "¶ And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him."
2 Samuel 6:14–22
"And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet." - 2 Samuel 5:16
2 Samuel 8:16 - "And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder;"
2 Samuel 16:15 - "¶ And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him."
2 Samuel 16:14 - "And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there."
2 Samuel 16:20 - "¶ Then said Absalom to Ahithophel, Give counsel among you what we shall do."
2 Samuel 6:6 - "¶ And when they came to Nachon's threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen shook it."
2 Samuel 16:16 - "And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king."
1 Samuel 16:2 - "And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD."
2 Samuel 6:23 - "Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death."
2 Samuel 16:12 - "It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day."
2 Samuel 22:6 - "The sorrows of hell compassed me about; the snares of death prevented me;"
2 Samuel 16:17 - "And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?"
2 Samuel 12:16 - "David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth."
2 Kings 6:16 - "And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them."
2 Samuel 6:1 - "Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand."
2 Samuel 18:6 - "¶ So the people went out into the field against Israel: and the battle was in the wood of Ephraim;"
1 Samuel 2:6 - "The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up."
2 Samuel 24:6 - "Then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtim-hodshi; and they came to Dan-jaan, and about to Zidon,"
2 Samuel 22:16 - "And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils."
2 Samuel 18:16 - "And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people."
2 Samuel 19:16 - "¶ And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which was of Bahurim, hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet king David."