2 Samuel 15:26 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Let him do to me as seemeth good. — David recognises that he is suffering under the punishment pronounced by Nathan for his sin, and he seeks to throw himself entirely into the hands of God, trusting in His mercy. (Comp. 2 Samuel 24:14.) He is, therefore, unwilling to have the ark carried with him lest he should seem to undertake to compel the Divine presence and blessing. He feels sure that if God so will, he shall be brought again in peace; but if not, yet he will perfectly submit himself to God’s ordering.

2 Samuel 15:26

26 But if he thus say, I have no delight in thee; behold, here am I, let him do to me as seemeth good unto him.