Matthew Poole and continuators on 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.

Which is a greater Mischief, than to Reproach me with Words. Of that Tribe and Family from which God hath taken away the Kingdom, and given it to me; which was likely to stir up his Rage and Hatred against me.

Do not now hinder him violently from it, nor punish him for it. It is meet I should bear the Indignation of the Lord manifested herein, and submit to his Pleasure, and possess my Soul with Patience; and by bearing these lesser Evils, prepare my self for greater, which are coming towards me.