2 Samuel 19:21-23

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

²¹ But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the Lord’s anointed?

²² David said, What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should be an adversary to me today? Shall anyone be put to death today in Israel? For do not I know that I am this day king over Israel?

²³ Therefore the king said to Shimei, You shall not die [at my hand]. And the king gave him his oath.^(A)