12 But if the Lord hears these curses and sees the trouble I'm in, perhaps he will have pity on me instead.
13 David and the others went on down the road. Shimei went along the hillside by the road, cursing and throwing stones and earth at them.
14 When David and those with him came to the River Jordan, they were tired out. But after they rested, they felt much better.
15 By this time, Absalom, Ahithophel, and the others had reached Jerusalem.
16 David's friend Hushai came to Absalom and said, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
17 But Absalom asked Hushai, “Is this how you show loyalty to your friend David? Why didn't you go with him?”
18 Hushai answered, “The Lord and the people of Israel have chosen you to be king. I can't leave. I have to stay and serve the one they've chosen.