14. He captured the hearts of everyone in Judah. They were unanimous in sending for the king: “Come back, you and all your servants.”
21. Abishai son of Zeruiah interrupted, “Enough of this! Shouldn’t we kill him outright? Why, he cursed God’s anointed!”
22. But David said, “What is it with you sons of Zeruiah? Why do you insist on being so contentious? Nobody is going to be killed today. I am again king over Israel!”
23. Then the king turned to Shimei, “You’re not going to die.” And the king gave him his word.