2 Samuel 19:20
20 I know I sinned, but look at me now - the first of all the tribe of Joseph to come down and welcome back my master the king!"
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:20
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.