17. Comfortable. Literally, “for rest,” that is, they would set the disputants at peace.
An angel of God. Or “messenger of God.” The Hebrew word here translated “angel,” mal‘ak, occurs 213 times in the and in the is translated “angel” 111 times, “messenger” 98 times, and “ambassador” 4 times (see 20; 19:27; 1 Sam. 29:9).
Be with thee. The closing words of her appeal are almost like a benediction. In doing what was right David would have the presence and blessing of God. She spoke as if in the name of God and assured the king that in responding to this call of right and reason, he would have God with him.