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21 But Abishai, son of Zeruiah, countered: “Shimei must be put to death for this. He cursed the anointed of the LORD.” 22 David replied: “What has come between you and me, sons of Zeruiah, that you would become my adversaries this day? Should anyone die today in Israel? Am I not aware that today I am king over Israel?” 23 Then the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king gave him his oath. 2 Samuel 19:21-23, New American Bible Revised. Copyright © 2010 USCCB.
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