2 Samuel 16:5 (WEB)
When King David came to Bahurim, behold, a man of the family of Saul’s house came out, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera. He came out and cursed as he came.
Fathers and councils · 1
“By this patience, holy David bore the revilings of a railer, and, when he might easily have avenged himself, not only did it not, but even refrained another who was vexed and moved for him; and more put forth his kingly power by prohibiting than by exercising vengeance.” — editor's note: 2 Sam. xvi. 5–12
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Cross-references · 4
Cited together in On Patience Chapter 8.
Cited together in On Patience Chapter 8.
Cited together in On Patience Chapter 8.
Cited together in On Patience Chapter 8.
