2 Samuel 19:10

10 We appointed Absalom to rule us, but now he has died in battle. We should make David the king again."

2 Samuel 19:10 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 19:10

And Absalom, whom we anointed over us
To be king; which either was really done by Absalom's party, or in effect by proclaiming and appointing him king:

is dead in battle;
which shows the thing was not of God, and by which means they were released from their oath of allegiance to him:

now therefore why speak ye not a word of bringing the king back?
nobody speaks of it, gives the least hint of it, or shows any concern about it; but the greatest coldness and indifference, as if it was a matter of no importance.

2 Samuel 19:10 In-Context

8 So the king went to the city gate. When the news spread that the king was at the gate, everyone came to see him. All the Israelites who had followed Absalom had run away to their homes.

9 People in all the tribes of Israel began to argue, saying, "The king saved us from the Philistines and our other enemies, but he left the country because of Absalom.

10 We appointed Absalom to rule us, but now he has died in battle. We should make David the king again."

11 King David sent a message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, that said, "Speak to the older leaders of Judah. Say, 'Even in my house I have heard what all the Israelites are saying. So why are you the last tribe to bring the king back to his palace?

12 You are my brothers, my own family. Why are you the last tribe to bring back the king?'