Wherefore David said unto the Gibeonites, What shall I do for you? and wherewith shall I make the atonement, that ye may bless the inheritance of the LORD?
Ver. 3. Wherefore David said to the Gibeonites.] Who had complained to God of Saul's cruelty and perfidy; and he had heard them, for he is gracious. Exo 23:27 Their satisfaction therefore is by David endeavoured, and their prayers for Israel requested. See Job 29:13. This was an evident type, saith Pellican, of the calling of the Gentiles: and that, upon their prayers, God would one day receive the Jews again into grace and favour.