16:62 Samuel 16:6

As David fled from Absalom in humiliation, Shimei hurled stones at David and at all his servants, while all the people and the mighty men surrounded David on his right hand and on his left.SG4 89.2–90.3+3 He also threw dirt at David and his servants.1SP 382.4–383.1 At the same time he cursed David and accused him of being a violent and wicked man.SG4 89.2–90.3+1

David acknowledged the attack and its accusations as part of the punishment God had brought upon him for his own sin.SG4 89.2–90.3+1 He humbly accepted the abuse and allowed that Shimei might be carrying out that punishment.SG4 89.2–90.3+1 He restrained his men from killing Shimei.1SP 382.4–383.1 He trusted that God might look on his affliction, lessen it, and turn Shimei's curse into a blessing.SG4 89.2–90.3+1

After Absalom's death, when David returned, Shimei confessed his rebellion and David spared and forgave him, though others urged his death for cursing the Lord's anointed.SG4 91.3 Shimei's conduct reveals the spirit of Satan in triumphing over, reviling, and distressing someone who is suffering.PP 736.1–2