2 Samuel 19:22-24

EasyEnglish Bible

²² David replied, ‘No! You sons of Zeruiah should not tell me what to do! Have you become my enemy? You should realize that today I have become king over all Israel. So we should not punish anyone with death.’

²³ The king made a strong promise to Shimei. He said to Shimei, ‘You will not die because of this.’

David is kind to Mephibosheth

²⁴ Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson, also came from Jerusalem to meet the king. Since David had left Jerusalem, Mephibosheth had not washed his feet, cut his beard or washed his clothes.