2 Samuel 19:21-23

The Message

²¹ Abishai son of Zeruiah interrupted, “Enough of this! Shouldn’t we kill him outright? Why, he cursed God’s anointed!”

²² But David said, “What is it with you sons of Zeruiah? Why do you insist on being so contentious? Nobody is going to be killed today. I am again king over Israel!”

²³ Then the king turned to Shimei, “You’re not going to die.” And the king gave him his word.