What does 2 Samuel 19:17 mean?

He brought a thousand men from Benjamin with him, along with Ziba, the servant of Saul’s family, and Ziba’s fifteen sons and twenty servants. They all hurried to the Jordan ahead of the king. 2 Samuel 19:17 - Modern Text Bible

(Shimei isn’t alone; he brings a large group, including Ziba and his family, showing that many are eager to get back on David’s good side.)