22 David then said , " What have I to do with you, O sons of Zeruiah , that you should this day be an adversary to me? Should any man be put to death in Israel today ? For do I not know that I am king over Israel today ?" 23 The king said to Shimei , " You shall not die ." Thus the king swore to him.
24 Then Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king ; and he had neither cared for his feet , nor trimmed his mustache , nor washed his clothes , from the day the king departed until the day he came home in peace .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:22-24
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.
Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:24-30
(Read 2 Samuel 19:24-30)
David recalls the forfeiture of Mephibosheth's estate; and he expressed joy for the king's return. A good man contentedly bears his own losses, while he sees Israel in peace, and the Son of David exalted.