Reading for May 22nd

Read 2 Samuel 16.1-14
In verses 3-4: Your master's son is Merib-baal.
His grandfather was Saul, and Ziba claims that he is hoping to take ovver his grandfather's place as king.
But Ziba may be lying (19.24-30).
David rewards Ziba by giving him Saul's property.
There is some question about whether David has the legal right to do this.
 In verse 5: Shimei belonged not only to Saul's tribe (Benjamin) but also to his family or clan.
In verses 6-8: Shimei accused David of murdering members of Saul's family and usurping the throne.
He may have in mind the deaths of Abner and Ishbaal or those of Saul's sons and grandsons in 21.1-14.
In verse 9: Abishai was Joab's brother.
Both are recognized in 2 Samuel as violent men.
He calls Shimei a dead dog, a term of reproach.
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