18 And passed over hath the ferry-boat to carry over the household of the king, and to do that which 'is' good in his eyes, and Shimei son of Gera hath fallen before the king in his passing over into Jordan,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:18

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.