II Samuel · Chapter 16 King James Version

II Samuel 16:10

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The Scripture

(10) And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

Ziba deceived David into believing Mephibosheth had betrayed him, while Shimei cursed and threw stones at David as he fled Jerusalem, though David forbade his men from killing him. On Ahithophel's counsel, Absalom publicly took his father's concubines to affirm his rebellion before all Israel.

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