A.M. 2981. B.C. 1023.
Joab prevails on David to refrain, 2 Samuel 19:1-8. He is brought back to his kingdom by the men of Judah, 2 Samuel 19:9-15. Pardons Shimei, 2 Samuel 19:16-23. Restores to Mephibosheth his estate, 2 Samuel 19:24-30. Barzillai is dismissed, and his son taken into David's service, 2 Samuel 19:31-40. The Israelites expostulate with the men of Judah, 2 Samuel 19:41-43.