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Liber II Samuelis, 16

1. cumque David transisset paululum montis verticem apparuit Siba puer Mifiboseth in occursum ejus cum duobus asinis qui onerati erant ducentis panibus et centum alligaturis uvæ passæ et centum massis palatarum et utribus vini

1. Cumque David transisset paululum montis verticem, apparuit Siba puer Meribbaal in occursum eius cum duobus asinis stratis, qui onerati erant ducentis panibus et centum alligaturis uvae passae et centum fasciculis fructuum aestivorum et utre vini.

2. et dixit rex Sibæ quid sibi volunt hæc responditque Siba asini domestici regis ut sedeant et panes et palatæ ad vescendum pueris tuis vinum autem ut bibat si quis defecerit in deserto

2. Et dixit rex Sibae: “Quid sibi volunt haec?”. Responditque Siba: “Asini domesticis regis ad sedendum; et panes et fructus aestivi ad vescendum pueris tuis; vinum autem, ut bibat, si quis defecerit in deserto”.

3. et ait rex ubi est filius domini tui responditque Siba regi remansit in Hierusalem dicens hodie restituet mihi domus Israël regnum patris mei

3. Et ait rex: “Ubi est filius domini tui?”. Responditque Siba regi: “Remansit in Ierusalem dicens: “Hodie restituet mihi domus Israel regnum patris mei””.

4. et ait rex Sibæ tua sint omnia quæ fuerunt Mifiboseth dixitque Siba adoro inveniam gratiam coram te domine mi rex

4. Et ait rex Sibae: “Ecce, tua sint omnia, quae fuerunt Meribbaal”. Dixitque Siba: “Adoro; inveniam gratiam coram te, domine mi rex”.

5. venit ergo rex David usque Baurim et ecce egrediebatur inde vir de cognatione domus Saul nomine Semei filius Gera procedebat egrediens et maledicebat

5. Venit ergo rex David usque Bahurim, et ecce egrediebatur inde vir de cognatione domus Saul nomine Semei filius Gera; procedebat egrediens et maledicens

6. mittebatque lapides contra David et contra universos servos regis David omnis autem populus et universi bellatores a dextro et sinistro latere regis incedebant

6. mittebatque lapides contra David et contra universos servos regis David. Omnis autem populus et universi viri fortissimi a dextro et sinistro latere regis incedebant.

7. ita autem loquebatur Semei cum malediceret regi egredere egredere vir sanguinum et vir Belial

7. Ita autem loquebatur Semei, cum malediceret regi: “Egredere, egredere, vir sanguinum et vir Belial!

8. reddidit tibi Dominus universum sanguinem domus Saul quoniam invasisti regnum pro eo et dedit Dominus regnum in manu Absalom filii tui et ecce premunt te mala tua quoniam vir sanguinum es

8. Reddidit tibi Dominus universum sanguinem domus Saul, quoniam invasisti regnum eius; et dedit Dominus regnum in manu Absalom filii tui; et ecce premunt te mala tua, quoniam vir sanguinum es”.

9. dixit autem Abisai filius Sarviæ regi quare maledicit canis hic moriturus domino meo regi vadam et amputabo caput ejus

9. Dixit autem Abisai filius Sarviae regi: “Quare maledicit canis hic mortuus domino meo regi? Vadam et amputabo caput eius”.

10. et ait rex quid mihi et vobis filii Sarviæ dimittite eum maledicat Dominus enim præcepit ei ut malediceret David et quis est qui audeat dicere quare sic fecerit

10. Et ait rex: “Quid mihi et vobis filii Sarviae? Si maledicit, et si Dominus praecepit ei, ut malediceret David, quis est qui audeat dicere: “Quare sic fecisti?””.

11. et ait rex Abisai et universis servis suis ecce filius meus qui egressus est de utero meo quærit animam meam quanto magis nunc filius Jemini dimittite eum ut maledicat juxta præceptum Domini

11. Et ait rex Abisai et universis servis suis: “Ecce filius meus, qui egressus est de visceribus meis, quaerit animam meam; quanto magis nunc iste filius Beniaminita. Dimittite eum, ut maledicat iuxta praeceptum Domini.

12. si forte respiciat Dominus adflictionem meam et reddat mihi bonum pro maledictione hac hodierna

12. Fortasse respiciet Dominus afflictionem meam et reddet mihi bonum pro maledictione hac hodierna”.

13. ambulabat itaque David et socii ejus per viam cum eo Semei autem per jugum montis ex latere contra illum gradiebatur maledicens et mittens lapides adversum eum terramque spargens

13. Ambulabat itaque David et socii eius per viam; Semei autem per iugum montis ex latere gradiebatur maledicens et mittens lapides adversum eum terramque spargens.

14. venit itaque rex et universus populus cum eo lassus et refocilati sunt ibi

14. Venit itaque rex et universus populus cum eo lassus usque ad aquas, et refocillati sunt ibi.

15. Absalom autem et omnis populus Israël ingressi sunt Hierusalem sed et Ahitofel cum eo

15. Absalom autem et omnis populus eius, viri Israel, ingressi sunt Ierusalem, sed et Achitophel cum eo.

16. cum autem venisset Husai Arachites amicus David ad Absalom locutus est ad eum salve rex salve rex

16. Cum autem venisset Chusai Arachites amicus David ad Absalom, locutus est ad eum: “Vivat rex! Vivat rex!”.

17. ad quem Absalom hæc est inquit gratia tua ad amicum tuum quare non isti cum amico tuo

17. Ad quem Absalom: “Haec est, inquit, gratia tua ad amicum tuum? Quare non isti cum amico tuo?”.

18. responditque Husai ad Absalom nequaquam quia illius ero quem elegit Dominus et omnis hic populus et universus Israël et cum eo manebo

18. Responditque Chusai ad Absalom: “Nequaquam; quia, quem elegit Dominus, et hic populus et omnis Israel, illius ero et cum eo manebo.

19. sed ut et hoc inferam cui ego serviturus sum nonne filio regis sicut parui patri tuo sic parebo et tibi

19. Sed, ut et hoc inferam, cui ego serviturus sum? Nonne filio regis? Sicut parui patri tuo, sic parebo et tibi”.

20. dixit autem Absalom ad Ahitofel inite consilium quid agere debeamus

20. Dixit autem Absalom ad Achitophel: “Inite consilium quid agere debeamus”.

21. et ait Ahitofel ad Absalom ingredere ad concubinas patris tui quas dimisit ad custodiendam domum ut cum audierit omnis Israël quod fœdaveris patrem tuum roborentur manus eorum tecum

21. Et ait Achitophel ad Absalom: “Ingredere ad concubinas patris tui, quas dimisit ad custodiendam domum; ut, cum audierit omnis Israel quod foedaveris patrem tuum, roborentur manus omnium, qui tecum sunt”.

22. tetenderunt igitur Absalom tabernaculum in solario ingressusque est ad concubinas patris sui coram universo Israël

22. Tetenderunt igitur Absalom tabernaculum in solario; ingressusque est ad concubinas patris sui coram universo Israel.

23. consilium autem Ahitofel quod dabat in diebus illis quasi si quis consuleret Deum sic erat omne consilium Ahitofel et cum esset cum David et cum esset cum Absalom

23. Consilium autem Achitophel, quod dabat in diebus illis, quasi si quis consuleret Deum; sic erat omne consilium Achitophel, et cum esset cum David et cum esset cum Absalom.



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Footnotes:

16:1-4 - Ziba, Mephibosheth's servant, presents himself to David with gifts, symbolizing the complexity of loyalties during crisis. This illustrates how alliances can be manipulated in times of conflict (see also 2 Samuel 9:1-13 and Matthew 6:24).

16:5-8 - Shimei's curse on David reveals the consequences of losing power and position. This situation highlights how criticism can be a painful reality for those in leadership (see also Psalm 109:1-5 and Luke 6:22-23).

16:9-14 - Abishai wants to silence Shimei, but David demonstrates humility by accepting the curse as part of God's plan. This attitude of acceptance is an example of dealing with adversity with faith (see also Romans 12:19-21 and James 1:2-4).

16:15-19 - Absalom's arrival in Jerusalem and his alliance with David's advisor Ahithophel demonstrate political cunning and the consequences of betrayal. Politics is a field where alliances and loyalty are often tested (see also Psalm 55:12-14 and Proverbs 12:5).

16:20-23 - Ahithophel's wisdom is noted, but his betrayal of David demonstrates how human wisdom can be used for evil purposes. This highlights the importance of discerning the motivations behind people's actions (see also James 3:15-17 and Romans 1:28).

Verses related to Liber II Samuelis, 16:

2 Samuel chapter 16 continues the narrative of David's escape. How do different characters react to the crisis? This revealing text describes David's encounter with Ziba and Shimei, as well as Absalom's actions in Jerusalem. The chapter addresses topics such as slander, humility and the challenges of leadership in times of crisis. 2 Samuel 16 also introduces the counselor Ahithophel, whose wisdom is compared to the word of God. Consider with us five biblical passages that elucidate the enduring principles of this intriguing chapter.

Psalms 3:1-2: "Lord, how my adversaries have multiplied! Many rise up against me! Many say of me: There is no salvation for him in God." - This psalm, attributed to David as he fled from Absalom, reflects the events of 2 Samuel 16, where David faces adversity.

Proverbs 26:2: "Like the sparrow in its wandering, like the swallow in its flight, so the causeless curse is not fulfilled." - This proverb may relate to Shimei's curse against David in 2 Samuel 16:5-14.

Romans 12:19: "Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath of God, for it is written: Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord." - This verse reflects David's attitude in not taking revenge on Shimei in 2 Samuel 16:11-12.

Matthew 5:44: "But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." - David's behavior toward Shimei in 2 Samuel 16 anticipates this teaching of Jesus.

1 Peter 2:23: "When outraged, he did not respond with outrage; when mistreated, he did not make threats, but surrendered himself to the one who judges righteously." - David's response to Shimei's curses in 2 Samuel 16 exemplifies this attitude described by Peter.

FAQ:

Who insulted David during his escape?

Shimei, a descendant of Saul, cursed David, threw stones at him, and accused him of being a usurper, but David did not retaliate. (2 Samuel 16:5-13)

How did Hushai try to thwart Absalom's plans?

Hushai feigned loyalty to Absalom and worked to counteract Ahithophel’s counsel, gaining the new king’s trust. (2 Samuel 16:16-19)

What did Ahithophel advise Absalom to do?

Ahithophel advised Absalom to sleep with David’s concubines in public to cement his claim to the throne. (2 Samuel 16:20-22)

How did David react to Shimei's insults?

David accepted the insults as possible divine correction, refusing to retaliate, hoping that God would reverse his fortunes. (2 Samuel 16:9-12)

What was the objective of Hushai's strategy against Absalom?

Hushai wanted to delay Absalom’s actions to give David time to reorganize his forces and prepare for war. (2 Samuel 16:15-19)


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