18 They crossed the river to bring over the king’s family and to do anything else the king wanted.Shimei, Gera’s son, bowed down in front of the king as he was going to cross the Jordan River.
19 He pleaded with the king, “Don’t remember the crime I committed the day you left Jerusalem. Don’t hold it against me or even think about it, Your Majesty.
20 I know I’ve sinned. Today I’ve come as the first of all the house of Joseph to meet you.”
21 But Abishai, Zeruiah’s son, replied, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for cursing the Lord’s anointed king?”
22 David responded, “Are you sure we’re from the same family, sons of Zeruiah? You are my enemies today. Should anyone in Israel be killed today? Don’t I know that I’m king of Israel again?”
23 The king promised Shimei, “You won’t die,” and the king swore to it.
24 Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, went to meet the king. He had not tended to his feet, trimmed his mustache, or washed his clothes from the day the king left until he came home safely.