Contents: False servant of Mephibosheth. Shimea curses David. Absalom takes Jerusalem.

Characters: God, David, Abishai, Ziba, Shimei, Absalom, Hushai, Ahitophel.

Conclusion: A humble and tender spirit will turn reproaches into reproofs and so get good by them instead of being provoked at them. The world's smiles are more dangerous than its frowns.

Key Word: Cursed, 2 Samuel 16:5.

Strong Verses: 2 Samuel 16:11; 2 Samuel 16:12.

Striking Facts: 2 Samuel 16:9. David is herein a type of Christ who rebuked his disciples, who in zeal for His honor, would have used their miraculous powers on the heads of those who affronted Him. (Luke 9:55).

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