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21 But Abishai, Zeruiah’s son, replied, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for cursing Yahweh’s anointed king?”

22 David responded, “Are you sure we’re from the same family, sons of Zeruiah? You are my enemies today. Should anyone in Israel be killed today? Don’t I know that I’m king of Israel again?”

23 The king promised Shimei, “You won’t die,” and the king swore to it.

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