2 Samuel 16:4-6

EasyEnglish Bible

⁴ Then the king said to Ziba, ‘Everything that Mephibosheth had will now belong to you.’

Ziba said, ‘Thank you, sir. I hope that you will always be pleased with me.’

Shimei curses David

⁵ King David and his people arrived near Bahurim town.^[a] Gera's son Shimei came out to meet David. He was a relative of Saul. Shimei cursed David in a loud voice as he came towards him. ⁶ He threw stones at David and at the king's officers. There was a big group of people and brave soldiers all around David.