11. And David said to Abishai, and to all his slaves, Behold, my son, who came forth of my bowels, seeks my life; how much more now a son of Jemini? Let him alone, and let him curse, for the Lord has bidden him.
12. It may be that the Lord will look on my affliction and that the Lord will requite me good for his cursing this day.
13. And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the side of the mountain over against him and cursed as he went and threw stones at him and cast dust.
14. And the king and all the people that were with him arrived weary and refreshed themselves there.
15. And Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.
16. And it came to pass when Hushai the Archite, David’s special companion, came unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, Long live the king, Long live the king.
17. And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy mercy to thy friend? Why didst thou not go with thy friend?
18. And Hushai said unto Absalom, No, but whom the Lord and this people and all the men of Israel choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide.