2 Samuel 19:14

14 Así el rey se ganó el aprecio de todos los de Judá, quienes a una voz le pidieron que regresara con todas sus tropas,

2 Samuel 19:14 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 19:14

And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as [the
heart of] one man
This the Jewish commentators generally understand of Amasa that he used his interest with the men of Judah, and so wrought upon them, that they agreed as one man to send for the king, and bring him back; but it seems best to understand it of David, who by these gentle methods, kind messages, and affectionate speeches, powerfully inclined and engaged the hearts of the people towards him; so that they were unanimously and affectionately agreed to restore him: in this way David chose to return; he could have come without their leave, or any invitation from them, as he was their lawful king, and a victorious one, the rebellion being crushed; and had it in his power to chastise those concerned in it, and use them with severity; but he chose rather to gain the hearts of his people, and to come in a way peaceable to them, and honourable to himself:

so that they sent [this word] unto the king, return thou and all thy
servants;
perhaps by the same messengers that David sent; or it may be, rather for honour's sake they deputed some of their principal men to wait on David, and invite him to return to them with all his retinue and army, promising allegiance and fidelity to him.

2 Samuel 19:14 In-Context

12 Ustedes son mis hermanos, ¡son de mi propia sangre! ¿Por qué han de ser los últimos en llamarme?”

13 Díganle también a Amasá: “¿Acaso no eres de mi propia sangre? Tú serás de por vida el general de mi ejército, en lugar de Joab. ¡Que Dios me castigue sin piedad si no lo cumplo!”»

14 Así el rey se ganó el aprecio de todos los de Judá, quienes a una voz le pidieron que regresara con todas sus tropas,

15 de modo que el rey emprendió el viaje y llegó hasta el Jordán. Los de Judá se dirigieron entonces a Guilgal para encontrarse con el rey y acompañarlo a cruzar el río.

16 Pero el benjaminita Simí hijo de Guerá, oriundo de Bajurín, se apresuró a bajar con los de Judá para recibir al rey David.