1 David went over a hill. Ziba came with two donkeys and food and a drink bag. ♂️⛰️ 2 David said, “Why did you bring this?” Ziba said, “The donkeys are to ride. The food is to eat. The drink is for tired ones.” ♂️❓ 3 David said, “Where is Mephibosheth?” Ziba said, “He stayed in the city. He thinks he will be king again.” ️ 4 David said to Ziba, “You get his land now.” Ziba said, “Thank you, my king.” ➡️♂️ 5 David came to a town. A man named Shimei came out. He said bad words at David. ️♂️️ 6 Shimei threw rocks at David and at the men with him. The men walked close to keep David safe. ️ 7 Shimei yelled, “Go away! You are bad!” 8 Shimei said, “God did this to you. Your son is king now. You are in trouble.” ☝️⚠️ 9 Abishai, a helper, said, “Why let him say this? Let me go stop him now.” ♂️⚔️✋ 10 David said, “No. Let him talk. Maybe God told him to say it.” ✋️☝️ 11 David said, “My own son wants to hurt me. Let the man talk.” ➡️️ 12 David said, “Maybe God will see my pain and give me good later.” ❤️⏳ 13 David and his men walked on. Shimei walked by on a hill. He yelled and threw rocks and dirt. ♂️♂️⛰️️ 14 The king and the people were very tired. They stopped and rested. 15 Absalom and many people came to the city. Ahithophel came too. ️♂️ 16 Hushai, David’s friend, came to Absalom. He said, “Yay for the king!” 17 Absalom said, “Why are you not with your friend David?” ❓ 18 Hushai said, “I will be with the one God and the people pick. I will help you.” ☝️✅ 19 Hushai said, “I helped your dad. Now I will help you.” ➡️ 20 Absalom said to Ahithophel, “What should we do now?” ❓️ 21 Ahithophel said, “Do a big rude act with your dad’s women so all can see you are the boss. Then your men will feel strong.” 22 They put a tent on the roof. Absalom did the bad act with the women where all could see. ️⬆️ 23 People thought Ahithophel’s advice was very good, like from God. David and Absalom had listened to him before. ⭐☝️