2 Samuel 16:7

And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:

Cross-references

2 Samuel 11:15–17 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 11:15-17, David arranges Uriah's death — the specific bloodshed that Shimei's curse references here.

2 Samuel 12:9 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 12:9, Nathan charges David with killing Uriah — the same bloodguilt that Shimei curses him for here.

2 Samuel 19:21 Historical context

In 2 Samuel 19:21, Abishai refers to this curse and demands Shimei's death for cursing the Lord's anointed.

Psalm 51:14 Parallel

In Psalm 51:14, David prays for deliverance from bloodguilt — the same sin Shimei accuses him of, showing David's own penitence.

Deuteronomy 13:13 defines 'worthless men' (sons of Belial) as those who lead others astray — the label Shimei uses for David.

Psalm 26:9 Parallel

In Psalm 26:9, David asks not to be grouped with 'men of blood'—the same label Shimei uses, implying David's innocence.

Matthew 5:22 warns that calling someone 'fool' is sinful — Shimei's 'worthless fellow' insult exemplifies this teaching.

Psalm 109:3 Parallel

Psalm 109:3 describes enemies attacking with hateful words — exactly what Shimei does to David here, showing David's own experience of such curses.

Psalm 7:3 Contrast

In Psalm 7:3, David protests his innocence of wrongdoing—contrasting with Shimei's claim that David is a 'man of blood'.

In 1 Kings 21:13, 'worthless men' testify against Naboth — mirroring Shimei's use of the term to curse David.

In 1 Kings 21:10, false accusers are called 'worthless men' (sons of Belial) — the same label used by Shimei against David.

In 1 Samuel 25:17, Nabal is called a 'worthless man' (son of Belial) — the same insult Shimei hurls at David.

Psalm 5:6 Related theme

Psalm 5:6 says God abhors the bloodthirsty — echoing the divine condemnation implied in Shimei's accusation.

Psalm 27:12 Parallel

In Psalm 27:12, David prays against false witnesses breathing violence—similar to Shimei's false curse against him.

Psalm 39:8 Parallel

In Psalm 39:8, David asks not to be the scorn of fools—Shimei's curse is just such scorn from a foolish man.

Psalm 55:3 Parallel

In Psalm 55:3, David laments enemies who oppress him in anger—reflecting Shimei's angry curse during his flight.

Psalm 119:22 prays for removal of scorn and contempt — the very scorn Shimei heaps on David in this scene.

Psalm 119:42 speaks of answering taunts by trusting God's word — David's quiet trust amid Shimei's taunts exemplifies this.

Proverbs 17:26 says punishing the righteous is wrong — Shimei's unjust curse against David violates this wisdom principle.

In 1 Samuel 2:12, Eli's sons are called 'worthless men' (sons of Belial) — the same epithet Shimei uses for David.