But three years later, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away. They went to King Achish of Gath, who was the son of Maacah. Shimei heard that his slaves were in Gath,
That day David ran away from Saul and went to King Achish of Gath.
There were no Anakites left living in the land of Israel. The only Anakites who were left alive were in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod.
Shimei answered, “Yes, my king. I will obey you.” So Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time.
so he saddled his donkey and went to King Achish at Gath to find them. He found them there and brought them back home.