2 Samuel 19:22-24

Good News Translation

²² But David said to Abishai and his brother Joab, “Who asked your opinion? Are you going to give me trouble? I am the one who is king of Israel now, and no Israelite will be put to death today.” ²³ And he said to Shimei, “I give you my word that you will not be put to death.”

David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth

^24 (A)Then Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson, came down to meet the king. He had not washed his feet, trimmed his beard, or washed his clothes from the time the king left Jerusalem until he returned victorious.