2 Samuel 19:22-24

Revised Standard Version

²² But David said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeru′iah, that you should this day be as an adversary to me? Shall any one be put to death in Israel this day? For do I not know that I am this day king over Israel?” ²³ And the king said to Shim′e-i, “You shall not die.” And the king gave him his oath.

David and Mephibosheth Meet

²⁴ And Mephib′osheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king; he had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came back in safety.