21 Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said, "Shouldn't Shimei be put to death for this? He cursed the Lord's anointed."

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 19:21

King James Version

21 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the Lord's anointed?

English Standard Version

21 Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered, "Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the Lord's anointed?"

The Message

21 Abishai son of Zeruiah interrupted, "Enough of this! Shouldn't we kill him outright? Why, he cursed God's anointed!"

New King James Version

21 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, "Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the Lord's anointed?"

New Living Translation

21 Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said, "Shimei should die, for he cursed the Lord 's anointed king!"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:21

Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:16-23

(Read 2 Samuel 19:16-23)

Those who now slight and abuse the Son of David, would be glad to make their peace when he shall come in his glory; but it will be too late. Shimei lost no time. His abuse had been personal, and with the usual right feeling of good men, David could more easily forgive it.