November 8, 2026 - 2 Samuel 16 - Accusations from the Enemy
2 Samuel 16 – Part 2
Logan Schwandt – November 8, 2026
2 Samuel 16 Spiritual Warfare Attacks
1: Satan deceives (v1-4)
2: Satan accuses (v5-14)
2 Samuel 16:5–14 (NET) Shimei Curses David and His Men
16:5 Then King David reached Bahurim. There a man from Saul’s extended family named Shimei son of Gera came out, yelling curses as he approached. 16:6 He threw stones at David and all of King David’s servants, as well as all the people and the soldiers who were on his right and on his left. 16:7 As he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Leave! Leave! You man of bloodshed, you wicked man! 16:8 The Lord has punished you for all the spilled blood of the house of Saul, in whose place you rule. Now the Lord has given the kingdom into the hand of your son Absalom. Disaster has overtaken you, for you are a man of bloodshed!”
16:9 Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head!” 16:10 But the king said, “What do we have in common, you sons of Zeruiah? If he curses because the Lord has said to him, ‘Curse David!’, who can say to him, ‘Why have you done this?’ ” 16:11 Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “My own son, my very own flesh and blood, is trying to take my life. So also now this Benjaminite! Leave him alone so that he can curse, for the Lord has spoken to him. 16:12 Perhaps the Lord will notice my affliction and this day grant me good in place of his curse.”
16:13 So David and his men went on their way. But Shimei kept going along the side of the hill opposite him, yelling curses as he threw stones and dirt at them. 16:14 The king and all the people who were with him arrived exhausted at their destination, where David refreshed himself.
1: God is SOVEREIGN over all things.
What is something you can remember God is sovereign over today?
2: There’s usually SOME TRUTH to the enemy’s accusations.
2 Corinthians 12:7 (NET)
12:7 even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore, so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble me—so that I would not become arrogant.
3: Consider criticism, EVEN from enemies.
Romans 8:28 (NET)
8:28 And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
4: The GREATER concern should SHRINK the LESSER concern.
5: Hope in the LORD.
What would it look like for God to fuel your HOPE today? What prayer would you want answered? Where are you looking for Him to move?
6: Keep MOVING toward God.
2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NET) Thanksgiving for God’s Comfort
1:3 Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
What is a step toward God that you can take today?
Logan Schwandt – November 8, 2026
2 Samuel 16 Spiritual Warfare Attacks
1: Satan deceives (v1-4)
2: Satan accuses (v5-14)
2 Samuel 16:5–14 (NET) Shimei Curses David and His Men
16:5 Then King David reached Bahurim. There a man from Saul’s extended family named Shimei son of Gera came out, yelling curses as he approached. 16:6 He threw stones at David and all of King David’s servants, as well as all the people and the soldiers who were on his right and on his left. 16:7 As he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Leave! Leave! You man of bloodshed, you wicked man! 16:8 The Lord has punished you for all the spilled blood of the house of Saul, in whose place you rule. Now the Lord has given the kingdom into the hand of your son Absalom. Disaster has overtaken you, for you are a man of bloodshed!”
16:9 Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head!” 16:10 But the king said, “What do we have in common, you sons of Zeruiah? If he curses because the Lord has said to him, ‘Curse David!’, who can say to him, ‘Why have you done this?’ ” 16:11 Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “My own son, my very own flesh and blood, is trying to take my life. So also now this Benjaminite! Leave him alone so that he can curse, for the Lord has spoken to him. 16:12 Perhaps the Lord will notice my affliction and this day grant me good in place of his curse.”
16:13 So David and his men went on their way. But Shimei kept going along the side of the hill opposite him, yelling curses as he threw stones and dirt at them. 16:14 The king and all the people who were with him arrived exhausted at their destination, where David refreshed himself.
1: God is SOVEREIGN over all things.
What is something you can remember God is sovereign over today?
2: There’s usually SOME TRUTH to the enemy’s accusations.
2 Corinthians 12:7 (NET)
12:7 even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore, so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble me—so that I would not become arrogant.
3: Consider criticism, EVEN from enemies.
Romans 8:28 (NET)
8:28 And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
4: The GREATER concern should SHRINK the LESSER concern.
- Great Commission
- Our heavenly reward
- The resurrection
- Jesus is KING
5: Hope in the LORD.
What would it look like for God to fuel your HOPE today? What prayer would you want answered? Where are you looking for Him to move?
6: Keep MOVING toward God.
2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NET) Thanksgiving for God’s Comfort
1:3 Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
What is a step toward God that you can take today?
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