2 Samuel 19:19-23 - David's Mercy To Shimei

¹⁹ Just as the king was about to ford the Jordan River, Gera's son Shimei fell down in front of the king and addressed him, "May your majesty not hold me guilty. Don't remember how your servant did wrong the day your majesty the king left Jerusalem. May the king not let it burden his heart, ²⁰ because your servant knows that I have sinned, but today I have come here as the first one from the entire house of Joseph to meet your majesty the king."

²¹ But Zeruiah's son Abishai asked, "Why shouldn't Shimei be put to death for this? After all, he cursed the LORD's anointed!"

²² David replied, "What do you sons of Zeruiah have in common with me? You've become my enemies today! Should anyone be executed in Israel today? Don't you know that I've been reinstated as king over Israel today?" ²³ Then the king addressed Shimei, "You won't die!" affirming his promise with an oath.

2 Samuel 16:1-4 - Ziba Brings Provisions

2 Samuel 16:5-14 - Shimei Curses David

2 Samuel 17:5-14 - Hushai Counters Ahithophel's Advice

2 Samuel 18:9-33 - Absalom's Death

2 Samuel 19:8-15 - David Returns To Jerusalem

2 Samuel 19:19-23 - David's Mercy To Shimei

2 Samuel 19:24-30 - David Shows Kindness To Mephibosheth

2 Samuel 19:31-40 - David's Kindness To Barzillai

2 Samuel 19:41-43 - An Argument Over The King

2 Samuel 20:1-3 - Sheba Leads A Revolt

2 Samuel 20:14-26 - Wisdom From A Woman Under Siege