2 Samuel 19:23
23 So the king said to Shimei, You will not be put to death. And the king gave him his oath.
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23 So the king said to Shimei, You will not be put to death. And the king gave him his oath.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:23
Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:16-23
(Read 2 Samuel 19:16-23)
Those who now slight and abuse the Son of David, would be glad to make their peace when he shall come in his glory; but it will be too late. Shimei lost no time. His abuse had been personal, and with the usual right feeling of good men, David could more easily forgive it.