Who cursed and cast stones and dust at David as David fled from Absalom?

• A. Shimei
• B. Ziba
• C. Ahithophel
• D. Mephibosheth

Answer: (A)

During David’s flight from Absalom, Shimei, a man from Bahurim, comes out and curses David while hurling stones and dust at him. He accuses David of humanity’s bloodshed and blames him for the turmoil, saying the Lord has repaid you for the blood you shed and that the kingdom has been handed to Absalom. This moment shows how people interpreted the king’s misfortunes as divine judgment and adds a personal, emotional layer to the political crisis of the rebellion. The other figures mentioned—Ziba, Ahithophel, and Mephibosheth—play different roles in the story and are not the ones who cursed and stoned David at that moment. David’s response—refusing to retaliate and leaving judgment to God—illustrates his mercy and restraint in a tense situation.