As David’s son, Absalom steals the throne from his father, the king of Israel is forced to flee Jerusalem. On his way out he encounters one of the most reprehensible characters in the entire Old Testament. A man named Shimei unleashes upon David years of pent-up bitterness, anger and contempt. What will King David do - how will the man after God’s own heart respond when verbally, publicly attacked? From this moment in David’s life, we can gain both wisdom and empowerment from God when we find ourselves treated wrongly by others. Bitterness and resentment are poison to the soul. David’s response helps us to see a higher road to choose when we are attacked. This road is steep, so it is not easy; but it leads to a powerful place with God.