Today: [2 Samuel Chapter Sixteen]: Enduring Shimei’s Curses. In this chapter David is fleeing Jerusalem. He is met by a man of Saul’s house named Shimei who curses David and throws rocks and dust in his face. David endures this insult with remarkable restraint – knowing that ultimately his fate is in the hands of God. There will be times in life that you will be pressured greatly to defend yourself and fight your own battles. David is an example in this chapter of holding your peace and trusting in God for the outcome of blessing that He promises to those who choose to walk in humility.