◄ 2 Samuel 16:6 ►
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David's right and left. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 16:6? 2. Why did Shimei throw stones at David and his servants in 2 Samuel 16:6? 3. How does David's response to Shimei's actions reflect his character? 4. What other biblical instances show God's people facing unjust treatment? 5. How can we respond to unjust criticism in a Christ-like manner today? 6. What does 2 Samuel 16:6 teach about humility and leadership under pressure? 7. Why did Shimei throw stones at David and his servants in 2 Samuel 16:6? 8. What does Shimei's act of throwing stones symbolize in 2 Samuel 16:6? 9. How does 2 Samuel 16:6 reflect on David's leadership and character? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 16? 11. In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives? 12. How can 2 Samuel 19:18-23 reconcile David's promise to spare Shimei with later biblical texts (e.g., 1 Kings 2:8-9) commanding his execution? 13. 2 Samuel 6:20-23 - How does Michal's punishment for her criticism align with other biblical teachings on marriage and respect between spouses? 14. Why does God kill Uzzah instantly for touching the Ark to prevent it from falling (2 Samuel 6:7)? Discussion Questions 1. How does David's response to Shimei's actions reflect his character and faith in God? How can we apply this in our own lives when faced with hostility? 2. In what ways do the actions of David's servants and mighty men demonstrate loyalty? How can we cultivate similar loyalty in our relationships? 3. Reflect on a time when you faced provocation. How did you respond, and what can you learn from David's example of restraint? 4. How does the theme of forgiveness in this passage connect with Jesus' teachings in the New Testament? What steps can you take to forgive those who have wronged you? 5. Consider the role of bitterness in Shimei's actions. How can holding onto past grievances affect our relationship with God and others? What steps can you take to release bitterness and embrace forgiveness? 2 Samuel 16 Bible Study Questions 1. What does Ziba's deception reveal about the human propensity for personal gain at the expense of others? 2. How does David’s response to Shimei reflect his understanding of divine retribution? 3. In what ways does Absalom's actions reflect a desire for power, and how does this contrast with David's humility? 4. How can David's reaction to Shimei's cursing be a lesson for dealing with criticism or verbal attacks in today's world? 5. Why did David choose to endure Shimei's curses rather than punish him? What does this tell us about his character? 6. How does Hushai's loyalty to David contrast with Ahithophel's betrayal? 7. Can we find any parallels in our lives where we have shown loyalty or disloyalty, and what were the consequences? 8. How does David's response to adversity show his trust in God? How can we apply this trust in our lives? 9. What lessons can we learn from Absalom's disgraceful act of usurping his father's throne? 10. Reflect on how you handle false accusations. Do you respond like David or differently? 11. Why did Absalom follow Ahithophel's advice, and what does this reveal about the nature of his rebellion? 12. How does the narrative of Ahithophel and Absalom highlight the danger of bad counsel? 13. In what ways can we prevent ourselves from becoming tools of deceit like Ziba? 14. How does David's humility serve as an example for us when we face the consequences of our own wrong actions? 15. How would you handle a situation where a friend betrayed you like Ahithophel betrayed David? 16. What does this chapter reveal about the dynamics of power, treachery, and loyalty? 17. How does Shimei's disrespect towards David compare to today's culture of respect towards leadership? 18. What steps can you take to demonstrate humility and grace in times of adversity as David did? 19. How does David's treatment of Shimei challenge your own approach to dealing with personal enemies? 20. What personal changes can you make in your life in response to the lessons learned from 2 Samuel 16? Links 2 Samuel 16:6 NIV 2 Samuel 16:6 NLT 2 Samuel 16:6 ESV 2 Samuel 16:6 NASB 2 Samuel 16:6 KJV 2 Samuel 16:6 Commentaries Bible Hub