12 Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.” 13 So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David. 14 Finally, the king and all the people with him arrived, exhausted. And there he refreshed himself.
2 Samuel 16:12–14
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2 Samuel 19:17–19
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2 Samuel 18:30–32
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2 Samuel 15:29–31
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Genesis 24:53–55
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1 Samuel 23:20–22
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