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2 Samuel 16:12 KJV
2 Samuel · chapter 16 · verse 12 · King James Version
It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.2 Samuel 16:12 · King James Version
2 Samuel 16:12 in context
10And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?
11And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.
12It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.
13And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill’s side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.
14And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.
Cross references
Key words (Strong's)
- afflictionʻayinan eyeH5869 →
- afflictionʻŏnîydepressionH6040 →
- requiteshûwbto turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figurativelyH7725 →
- cursingqᵉlâlâhvilificationH7045 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- lookrâʼâhto see, literally or figurativelyH7200 →
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