2 Samuel 16:11

And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now Benjamite ? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Yahuah has bidden him.

— The Restored Word Bible

Context

9 Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray you, and take off his head.

10 And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the Yahuah has said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, therefore hast you done so?

11 And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now Benjamite ? let him alone, and let him curse; for the Yahuah has bidden him.

12 It may be that the Yahuah will look on mine affliction, and that the Yahuah will requite me good for his cursing this day.

13 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.

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