2 Samuel 19:20-22

Good News Translation

²⁰ I know, sir, that I have sinned, and this is why I am the first one from the northern tribes to come and meet Your Majesty today.”

²¹ Abishai son of Zeruiah spoke up: “Shimei should be put to death because he cursed the one whom the Lord chose as king.”

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.”