Quotes about Conflict
He threw stones at David and at all the servants of the king, though the troops and all the mighty men were on David’s right and left.
— 2 Samuel 16:6
And as he yelled curses, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you worthless man of bloodshed!
— 2 Samuel 16:7
But the king replied, “What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah? If he curses me because the LORD told him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why did you do this?’”
— 2 Samuel 16:10
So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David.
— 2 Samuel 16:13
Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?”
— 2 Samuel 16:20
Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David.
— 2 Samuel 17:1
Then David went to Mahanaim, and Absalom crossed the Jordan with all the men of Israel.
— 2 Samuel 17:24
So the Israelites and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.
— 2 Samuel 17:26
But Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree.
— 2 Samuel 18:14
You love those who hate you and hate those who love you! For you have made it clear today that the commanders and soldiers mean nothing to you. I know today that if Absalom were alive and all of us were dead, it would have pleased you!
— 2 Samuel 19:6
But Absalom, the man we anointed over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about restoring the king?”
— 2 Samuel 19:10
So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.
— 2 Samuel 20:2