2 Samuel 19:22

“And David said, what have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? etc.] (See Gill on “<101610>2 Samuel 16:10”); that ye should this day be adversaries unto me? or a Satan unto me, as the word is, by advising him to do what would be prejudicial to his interest; (see <401622>Matthew 16:22,23); as to use severity at such a time as this would have been; for had he immediately ordered Shimei to be put to death, though he deserved it, who was the first man that came to ask pardon, the Israelites in general, or all however concerned in the rebellion, would have concluded they must share the same fate, and so would not have submitted, but have raised a new rebellion against him; and some think Joab…”

“Adversaries - That is, that you put me upon things unfit for me to do, and contrary to my interest; for it was David's interest at this time to appease the people, and reconcile them to him, and not to give them any new distaste by acts of severity: for this would make others jealous, that he would watch an opportunity to be revenged on them. King - Is not my kingdom, which was in a manner wholly lost, just now restored and assured to me? And when God hath been so merciful to me in forgiving my sin, shall I shew myself revengeful to Shemei? Shall I sully the publick joy and glory of this day, with an act of such severity? Or, shall I alienate the hearts of my people from me, now they are…”

“What have: Sa2 3:39, Sa2 16:10; Sa1 26:8; Mat 8:29 shall there any man: Sa1 11:13; Isa 16:5; Luk 9:54-56 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 19:23”