2 Samuel 16
Warren Wiersbe · Citado em PreceptAustin
2 Samuel 16
Wiersbe points out that "It was at Bahurim that David's wife Michal said good-bye to her second husband as she was returned to David, and the man wept bitterly (2Sa 3:13-16). Now it was David who was weeping!" Behold, there came out from there a man of the family of the house of Saul whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera; he came out cursing continually as he came Shimei resided in Bahurim and came out to pour forth vile abuse against David as the king's retinue was making their way down the eastern slopes of Olivet toward Jordan. Mattoon - In cursing David, Shimei violates the Word of God. We are not to curse the ruler of the people (Exodus 22:28). In cursing a descendant of Abraham, he invites a curse upon himself and judgment (Genesis 12:3). (Treasures from 2 Samuel)
2 Samuel 16
Wiersbe - Abishai was only too willing to cross over and kill the man who was attacking the king, but David wouldn't allow it. Abishai had also wanted to kill Saul in the camp of Israel (1 Sam. 26:6-8), and he assisted his brother Joab in murdering Abner (2 Sam. 3:30), so David knew that his words were not to be treated lightly. (Bible Exposition Commentary - Old Testament) Mattoon quips "Abishai more or less is saying, “Let me put this guy on a crash diet and take ten pounds off his weight by chopping off his head!” (Treasures from 2 Samuel) ABISHAI - ab'-i-shi, a-bi'-shi ('abhishai, in Ch 'abhshai; meaning is doubtful, probably "my father is Jesse," BDB): Son of Zeruiah, David's sister, and one of the three famous brothers, of whom Joab and Asahel were the other two (2 Sam 2:18). He was chief of the second group of three among David's "mighty men" (2 Sam 23:18). He first appears with David, who was in the Wilderness of Ziph, to escape Saul. When David called for a volunteer to go down into Saul's camp by night, Abishai responded, and counseled the killing of Saul when they came upon the sleeping king (1 Sam 26:6-9). In the skirmish between the men of Ishbosheth and the men of David at Gibeon, in which Asahel was killed by Abner, Abishai was present (2 Sam 2:18,24). He was with and aided Joab in the cruel and indefensible murder of Abner, in revenge for their brother Asahel (2 Sam 3:30). In David's campaign against the allied Ammonites and Syrians, Abishai led the attack upon the Ammonites, while Joab met the Syrians; the battle was a great victory for Israel (2 Sam 10:10-14). He was always faithful to David, and remained with him, as he fled from Absalom. When Shimei, of the house of Saul, cursed the fleeing king, Abishai characteristically wished to kill him at once (2 Sam 16:8,9); and when the king returned victorious Abishai advised the rejection of Shimei's penitence, and his immediate execution (2 Sam 19:21). In the battle with Absalom's army at Mahanaim Abishai led one division of David's army, Joab and Ittai commanding the other two (2 Sam 18:2). With Joab he put down the revolt against David of Sheba, a man of Benjamin (2 Sam 20:6,10), at which Joab treacherously slew Amasa his cousin and rival, as he had likewise murdered Abner, Abishai no doubt being party to the crime. In a battle with the Philistines late in his life, David was faint, being now an old man, and was in danger of death at the hands of the Philistine giant Ishbihenob when Abishai came to his rescue and killed the giant (2 Sam 21:17). In the list of David's heroes (2 Sam 23) Abishai's right to leadership of the "second three" is based upon his overthrowing three hundred men with his spear (2 Sam 23:18). He does not appear in the struggle of Adonijah against Solomon, in which Joab was the leader, and therefore is supposed to have died before that time. He was an impetuous, courageous man, but less cunning than his more famous brother Joab, although just as cruel and relentless toward rival or foe. David understood and feared their hardness and cruelty. Abishai's best trait was his unswerving loyalty to his kinsman, David. DEAD DOG - The term Dog is mentioned in the Old and New Testaments and were used by the Hebrews as a watch for their houses (Isa. 56:10), or guarding their flocks (Job 30:1). There were also then packs of semi-wild dogs that wandered about devouring dead bodies and the offal of the streets (1Ki 14:11; 16:4; 21:19, 23; 22:38; Ps. 59:6, 14). The dog was considered an unclean animal, and thus terms like "dog," "dog's head," "dead dog," were terms of reproach or of humiliation (1Sa 24:14; 2Sa 3:8; 9:8; 16:9). Paul calls false apostles "dogs" (Phil. 3:2). Those who are shut out of the kingdom of heaven are also so designated (Rev 22:15). Persecutors are called "dogs" (Ps 22:16). Hazael's words, "Thy servant which is but a dog" (2Ki 8:13), are spoken in mock humility = impossible that one so contemptible as he should attain to such power. 2 Samuel 16:10 But the king said, "What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses, and if the LORD has told him, 'Curse David,' then who shall say, 'Why have you done so?'" What have I to do with you: 2Sa 3:39 19:22 1Ki 2:5 Mt 16:23 Lu 9:54-56 1Pe 2:23 If he curses Ge 50:20 1Ki 22:21-23 2Ki 18:25 La 3:38,39 Joh 18:11 Who shall: Job 9:12 Ec 8:4 Da 4:35 Ro 9:20 2 Samuel 16 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries DAVID FORBIDS RETALIATION But the king said, "What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? - He seems to be "talking down" somewhat to Abishai referring to him by the title sons of Zeruiah and to be sure both sons (Joab and Abishai) were known to be a bit impetuous and unpredictable. David frequently refers to the sons of Zeruiah (Joab and Abishai) which both have a built-in short fuse (cf 1Co 13:4+ "Love is patient" = makrothumeo which literally pictures a "long burn" or a LONG FUSE!), both with a chip on their shoulder, both always ready to fight or kill! Here are the 5 uses of "sons of Zeruiah" - 2 Sam. 2:18; 2 Sam. 3:39; 2 Sam. 16:10; 2 Sam. 19:22; 1 Chr. 2:16 (The singular phrase "son of Zeruiah" occurs 19x - 1 Sam. 26:6; 2 Sam. 2:13; 2 Sam. 8:16; 2 Sam. 14:1; 2 Sam. 16:9; 2 Sam. 18:2; 2 Sam. 19:21; 2 Sam. 21:17; 2 Sam. 23:18; 2 Sam. 23:37; 1 Ki. 1:7; 1 Ki. 2:5; 1 Ki. 2:22; 1 Chr. 11:6; 1 Chr. 11:39; 1 Chr. 18:12; 1 Chr. 18:15; 1 Chr. 26:28; 1 Chr. 27:24 (THOUGHT - One could probably do quite an interesting sermon using just these two phrases!)