The King James Version Bible

2 Samuel 16:13-18

  1. And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill's side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.

  2. And the king, and all the people that were with him, came weary, and refreshed themselves there.

  3. And Absalom, and all the people the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him.

  4. And it came to pass, when Hushai the Archite, David's friend, was come unto Absalom, that Hushai said unto Absalom, God save the king, God save the king.

  5. And Absalom said to Hushai, Is this thy kindness to thy friend? why wentest thou not with thy friend?

  6. And Hushai said unto Absalom, Nay; but whom the LORD, and this people, and all the men of Israel, choose, his will I be, and with him will I abide.