So David and his men continued down the road, and Shimei kept pace with them on a nearby hillside, cursing and throwing stones and dirt at David.
And perhaps the Lord will see that I am being wronged and will bless me because of these curses today.”
The king and all who were with him grew weary along the way, so they rested when they reached the Jordan River.
They yelled, threw off their coats, and tossed handfuls of dust into the air.
Then the commander called two of his officers and ordered, “Get 200 soldiers ready to leave for Caesarea at nine o’clock tonight. Also take 200 spearmen and 70 mounted troops.