2 Samuel 19:22-24

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

²² But David said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should today become an adversary to me? Shall anyone be put to death in Israel this day? For do I not know that I am this day king over Israel?” ²³ The king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king gave him his oath.

David and Mephibosheth Meet

²⁴ Mephibosheth^[a] grandson of Saul came down to meet the king; he had not taken care of his feet, or trimmed his beard, or washed his clothes, from the day the king left until the day he came back in safety.