Giving way to sin hardens the heart, and provokes the departure of the Holy Spirit. Robbing a man of his reason, is worse than robbing him of his money; and drawing him into sin, is worse than drawing him into any wordly trouble whatever.
SDA Bible Commentary (limited)
Volume 1-7
12. Tarry here. David thought that after a little extra time, Uriah’s scruples would no longer restrain him, and he would be willing to return to the comforts of his home.