But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD'S anointed?
Ver. 21. Because he cursed the Lord's anointed?] Or, Inasmuch as he cursed, &c. Shall he be therefore spared, because he hath acknowledged his fault after a sort, and now beggeth pardon? Let us show like zeal for God against blasphemers, as this noble captain doth for David.