2 Samuel 19:21-23

Good News Translation

²¹ Abishai son of Zeruiah spoke up: “Shimei should be put to death because he cursed the one whom the Lord chose as king.”

²² But David said to Abishai and his brother Joab, “Who asked your opinion? Are you going to give me trouble? I am the one who is king of Israel now, and no Israelite will be put to death today.” ²³ And he said to Shimei, “I give you my word that you will not be put to death.”