12. And perhaps the lord will see that I am being wronged and will bless me because of these curses today.”
13. So David and his men continued down the road, and Shimei kept pace with them on a nearby hillside, cursing and throwing stones and dirt at David.
14. The king and all who were with him grew weary along the way, so they rested when they reached the Jordan River.
15. Meanwhile, Absalom and all the army of Israel arrived at Jerusalem, accompanied by Ahithophel.
16. When David’s friend Hushai the Arkite arrived, he went immediately to see Absalom. “Long live the king!” he exclaimed. “Long live the king!”