Then Shimeithe sonof Gera,the Benjamitewhowas from Bahurim,hurriedand camedownwith the menof Judahto meetKingDavid.
But her husbandwentwith her, weepingas he went,and followedher as faras Bahurim.Then Abnersaidto him, "Go,return."So he returned.
"Behold,there is with you Shimeithe sonof Gerathe Benjamite,of Bahurim;now it was he who cursedme with a violentcurseon the dayI wentto Mahanaim.But when he camedownto me at the Jordan,I sworeto him by the LORD,saying,'I will not putyou to deathwith the sword.'
Satanansweredthe LORDand said,"Skinfor skin!Yes, allthat a manhas he will givefor his life.
"Make friendsquicklywith your opponentat lawwhileyou are with him on the way,sothat your opponentmay not handyou over to the judge,and the judgeto the officer,and you be throwninto prison.
"And you shall godownbeforeme to Gilgal;and behold,I will comedownto you to offerburntofferingsand sacrificepeaceofferings.You shall waitsevendaysuntilI cometo you and showyou whatyou should do."
