Prayer of forgiveness

David, who was deeply moved in his heart when he cut off a corner of Saul's robe,

which was the Lord's anointed (1 Sam. 24:5), even though he had the opportunity to harm Saul.

Later, when he was fleeing from Absalom as king, Shimei cursed him,

even though David had not committed any crime worthy of death (2 Sam. 19:21).

Despite this, David went as far as to swear to Shimei, "You shall not die" (v. 23).

When God's Son, Jesus, came to His own people, they not only did not receive Him (Jn. 1:11),

but they also crucified Him on the cursed tree of the cross.

At that time, Jesus prayed to God the Father, saying,

"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing" (Lk. 23:34).