2 Samuel 19:14

14 Así inclinó el corazón de todos los hombres de Judá como el de un solo hombre, y enviaron palabra al rey, diciendo: Regresa, tú y todos tus siervos.

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 "Sois mis hermanos; mi hueso y mi carne sois. ¿Por qué, pues, sois los últimos en hacer volver al rey?"

13 Y decid a Amasa: "¿No eres hueso mío y carne mía? Así haga Dios conmigo y aun más si no has de ser jefe del ejército delante de mí para siempre en lugar de Joab."

14 Así inclinó el corazón de todos los hombres de Judá como el de un solo hombre, y enviaron palabra al rey, diciendo: Regresa, tú y todos tus siervos.

15 Volvió el rey y llegó hasta el Jordán. Y Judá vino a Gilgal para ir al encuentro del rey, para conducir al rey al otro lado del Jordán.

16 Entonces Simei, hijo de Gera, el benjamita que era de Bahurim, se dio prisa y descendió con los hombres de Judá al encuentro del rey David.