As King David and his loyal followers flee to the east side of the Jordan River, David encounters Ziba, Mephibosheth’s servant, who lies in order to obtain Mephibosheth’s property.  Further on, he encounters Shimei from the house of Saul who curses the king and hurls stones at him.  David’s servants seek his permission to kill Shimei.  “But the king said, ‘What have I to do…