And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants be in Gath.
After three years passed, two of Shimei's servants left and went to King Achish of Gath. They informed Shimei that his servants were in Gath.