13. So David and his men went on down the road. But Shimei kept following David. Shimei walked on the hillside on the other side of the road. He kept cursing David and throwing stones and dirt at him.
14. The king and all his people arrived at the Jordan. They were very tired. So they rested there.
15. Meanwhile, Absalom, Ahithophel and all the men of Israel arrived at Jerusalem.
16. David’s friend Hushai the Arkite came to Absalom. He said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!”
17. Absalom asked, “Why are you not loyal to your friend David? Why didn’t you leave Jerusalem with your friend?”
18. Hushai said, “I belong to the one chosen by the Lord and by these people and all the men of Israel. I will stay with you.
19. In the past I served your father. So whom should I serve now? David’s son! I will serve you.”