2 Samuel 16:10-11

10 But the king said, "¹What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? ²If he curses, and if the LORD has told him, 'Curse David,' ³then who shall say, 'Why have you done so?' "

11 Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, "Behold, ⁴my son who came out from me seeks my life; how much * more * now this Benjamite? Let him alone and let him curse, ⁵for the LORD has told him.

2 Samuel 16:10-11 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 16

In this chapter is an account of Ziba, the servant of Mephibosheth, getting his inheritance by misrepresentation of him, and by presents to David, 2Sa 16:1-4; and of Shimei's cursing David as he passed along, which David bore patiently, and would not suffer others to avenge it on him, 2Sa 16:5-14; and of Hushai's offer of his service to Absalom, who admitted him to be of his privy council, 2Sa 16:15-19; and of the counsel which Ahithophel gave, 2Sa 15:20-23.

Cross References

• 1. 2 Samuel 3:39; 2 Samuel 19:22
• 2. John 18:11
• 3. Romans 9:20
• 4. 2 Samuel 12:11
• 5. Genesis 45:5; 1 Samuel 26:19

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "my body"