With these words David sharply rebuked his men and did not allow them to attack Saul. And Saul left the cave and went his way.

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So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.

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The king commanded Joab, Abishai and Ittai, “Be gentle with the young man Absalom for my sake.” And all the troops heard the king giving orders concerning Absalom to each of the commanders.

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And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.

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23 So the king said to Shimei, “You shall not die.” And the king promised him on oath.(A)

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23 Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.

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