²⁷ But certain ^[a](A)useless men said, “How can this one save us?” And they despised him and ^(B)did not bring him a gift. But ^[b]he kept silent about it.

²² David then said, “^(A)What ^[a]is there between you and me, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should be an adversary to me today? ^(B)Should anyone be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today?”