2 Samuel 19:14

14 Así inclinó el corazón de todos los varones de Judá, como el de un varón, para que enviasen a decir al rey: Vuelve 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 Vosotros sois mis hermanos; mis huesos y mi carne sois; ¿por qué pues seréis vosotros los postreros en volver al rey?

13 Asimismo diréis a Amasa: ¿No eres tú también hueso mío y carne mía? Así me haga Dios, y así me añada, si no fueres general del ejército delante de mí para siempre, en lugar de Joab.

14 Así inclinó el corazón de todos los varones de Judá, como el de un varón, para que enviasen a decir al rey: Vuelve tú, y todos tus siervos.

15 Volvió, pues, el rey, y vino hasta el Jordán. Y Judá vino a Gilgal, a recibir al rey y pasarlo del Jordán.

16 Y Semei hijo de Gera, hijo de Jemini, que era de Bahurim, se dio prisa a venir con los varones de Judá a recibir al rey David;