Harsh and even cruel as was the reproof to the heart-stricken king, David did not resent it. Seeing that his general was right, he went down to the gate, and with words of courage and commendation greeted his brave soldiers as they marched past him.

Skønt dette var en ubehagelig, ja, grusom irettesættelse til den hårdt ramte konge, tog David den ikke ilde op. Han indså, at hans general havde ret, og gik ned i porten og opmuntrede og roste sine tapre soldater, idet de defilerede forbi ham.