But My mercy shall not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I removed from before you.

In fact, you came only yesterday. Should I make you wander up and down with us today, since I go I know not where? Return, and take your brethren back. Mercy and truth be with you.”

Then a ferryboat went across to carry over the king’s household, and to do what he thought good.

David’s Mercy to Shimei

Now Shimei the son of Gera fell down before the king when he had crossed the Jordan.

“He is the tower of salvation to His king, And shows mercy to His anointed, To David and his descendants forevermore.”