The facts that influenced Jehovah’s merciful decision likely included the sincere repentance of the wrongdoers and the mercy that David himself had previously shown in behalf of others.
Jehoovat mõjutasid halastavat otsust langetama muu hulgas tõenäoliselt taolised faktid nagu patustajate siiras kahetsus ja ka halastus, mida Taavet ise teistele varem oli osutanud.