2 Samuel 19:16

“And Shimei the son of Gera, a Benjamite, which [was] of Bahurim, etc.] Of whom (see <101605>2 Samuel 16:5); hasted and came down with the men of Judah to meet King David: he took the first opportunity to meet the king, and ask his pardon for his ill treatment of him when he fled from Jerusalem; for, hearing: that Absalom was slain, and the victory was on the side of David, who was returning in triumph, he thought it advisable as soon as possible to make his submission, and entreat forgiveness, lest he should fall a just sacrifice to his vengeance; and a better opportunity he could not well have than to go along with the men of Judah, who met the king first of all.”

“Shemei . . . a thousand men of Benjamin with him--This display of [Shemei's] followers was to show what force he could raise against or in support of the king. Expressing the deepest regret for his former outrageous conduct, he was pardoned on the spot; and although the son of Zeruiah urged the expediency of making this chief a public example, his officiousness was repulsed by David with magnanimity, and with the greater confidence that he felt himself now re-established in the kingdom (see on Kg1 2:8).”

“Shimei being aware that Judah was unanimous in recalling the king, lost no time in trying to make his peace with David, by bringing a large Benjamite force with him. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Shimei: It appears that Shimei was a powerful chieftain in the land; for he had here in his retinue no less than a thousand men. Sa2 16:5-13; Kg1 2:8, Kg1 2:36-46 hasted: Job 2:4; Pro 6:4, Pro 6:5; Mat 5:25 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 19:17”