Prayers of the Poor and Despised

"David asked the Gibeonites, “What shall I do for you? How shall I make atonement so that you will bless the Lord’s inheritance?” 2 Samuel 21:3

It is sad for any family or nation to have the prayers of oppressed innocency against them, and therefore the expense of a just restitution is well bestowed for the retrieving of the blessing of those that were ready to perish, Job. 29:13 . "My servant Job, whom you have wronged, shall pray for you,’’ says God, "and then I will be reconciled to you, and not till then.’’ Those understand not themselves that value not the prayers of the poor and despised.

- Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible: 2 Samuel 21