And Shimei said as he cursed, Begone, begone, you man of blood, you worthless fellow — Shimei's curse invokes the charge of *ish* *damim* (man of blood): David's hands are stained with bloodshed. The accusation references David's military victories and his ordering of Uriah's death. Shimei presents himself as a voice of moral judgment, speaking for those whom David has harmed. His words, though vicious, touch on truths that David carries.

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