2 Samuel 19:21-23

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²¹ Abishai asked, “Shall not Shimei die, for he cursed the Lord’s chosen king!”

²² “Don’t talk to me like that!” David exclaimed. “This is not a day for execution but for celebration! I am once more king of Israel!”

²³ Then, turning to Shimei, he vowed, “Your life is spared.”