When the time came when David was about to die, he commanded Solomon his son, to keep the laws of Moses and to practice God’s faithfulness and as king, to be mindful of his ways.
“And you know very well what Joab did to me, how he killed the two captains Abner and Amasa. Also how Shimei shamefully cursed me when I went to Mahanaim. You will know very well what to do with all these men.
But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai and let them eat at your table.”