A far better example of mercifulness in action is the other small J in the bible, Joseph , the premier of Egypt.
he was gypt by his brothers of his rightful place among them, but rose to rule a vastly more advanced civilisation than the johnny come lately David. Joseph did better than even Moses, who could not help but have a less than perfect record.
Joseph? his adversaries were forced to eat out of his hand. bullies take note.
P.S. wt writers always cite joseph as an example of resisting temptation. wt wrong again. as a slave he disobeyed his female master's orders. even when he was physically accosted. He preferred possible death in prison instead.