3 and thou hast gone unto the king, and spoken unto him, according to this word;' and Joab putteth the words into her mouth.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:3

Commentary on 2 Samuel 14:1-20

(Read 2 Samuel 14:1-20)

We may notice here, how this widow pleads God's mercy, and his clemency toward poor guilty sinners. The state of sinners is a state of banishment from God. God pardons none to the dishonour of his law and justice, nor any who are impenitent; nor to the encouragement of crimes, or the hurt of others.