2 Samuel 18:4

And the king said unto them, what seemeth you best I will do ,.... Which was an instance of great condescension in him; and it was his wisdom and prudence to yield to them at such a time as this, and especially as their sentiments were founded on affection and loyalty to him:

and the king stood by the gate side ; of the city of Mahanaim:

and all the people came out by hundreds, and by thousands ; and passed by him, to whom no doubt he gave his blessing and best wishes; and, as Abarbinel thinks, now it was he composed and said the twentieth psalm, "The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble", &c.; Psalm 20:1 .