ESV Reformation Study Bible – 2 Sam 16:8
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2 Sam 16:8

16:8 The Lord has avenged on you. Shimei is correct that divine retribution plays a part in David’s distress, but it is not because of any injustice to the house of Saul. It was the result of David’s sin against Uriah and Bathsheba (12:11).