My life — Which is a greater mischief, than to reproach me with words. Benjamites — Of that tribe and family from which God hast taken away the kingdom, and given it to me. Let him — Do not now hinder him violently from it, nor punish him for it. It is meet I should bear the indignation of the Lord, and submit to his pleasure.
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2 Samuel 16:11
11 And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.