2 Samuel 19:22 meaning and explanation

And David replied, “Sons of Zeruiah, what have I to do with you, that you should be my adversaries today? Should any man be put to death in Israel today? Am I not indeed aware that today I am king over Israel?”

2 Samuel 19:22, Berean Standard Bible

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David is speaking to Abishai, Joab's brother, who has just demanded Shimei's death for cursing the king during Absalom's rebellion. David refuses to let his return to power become a day of vengeance.

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