Holy Scripture
2 Samuel 16:13
A church father on this verse
“What need is there to be troubled when we hear abuse? Why do we not imitate him who says, "I was dumb and humbled myself, and kept silence even from good words." Or did David only say this, and not act up to it? No, he also acted up to it. For when Shimei the son of Gera reviled him, David was silent; and although he…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
13And David and all the men with him went on the way: and Shimei went by the side of the hill next to him, cursing as he went, and casting stones at him, and sprinkling him with dirt.
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In context
11And David said to Abishai and to all his servants, Behold, my son who came forth out of my bowels seeks my life; still more now may the son of Benjamin: let him curse, because the Lord has told him.
12If by any means the Lord may look on my affliction, thus shall he return me good for his cursing this day.
— 2 Samuel 16:13 —
14And the king, and all the people with him, came away and refreshed themselves there.
15And Absalom and all the men of Israel went into Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.