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21 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah said, “(A)Should not Shimei be put to death for this, (B)because he cursed the anointed of Yahweh?” 22 David then said, “(C)What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be an adversary to me? (D)Should any man be put to death in Israel today? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today?” 23 And the king said to Shimei, “(E)You shall not die.” Thus the king swore to him.

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