10 and Absalom, whom we anointed to rule over us, has died in battle. So why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?"
10 And Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why speak
10 But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, is dead in battle. Now therefore why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?"
10 And now this Absalom whom we made king is dead in battle. So what are you waiting for? Why don't you bring the king back?"
10 But Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. Now therefore, why do you say nothing about bringing back the king?"
10 Now Absalom, whom we anointed to rule over us, is dead. Why not ask David to come back and be our king again?"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:10
Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:9-15
(Read 2 Samuel 19:9-15)
God's providence, by the priests' persuasions and Amasa's interest, brought the people to resolve the recall of the king. David stirred not till he received this invitation. Our Lord Jesus will rule in those that invite him to the throne in their hearts, and not till he is invited. He first bows the heart, and makes it willing in the day of his power, then rules in the midst of his enemies, Psalm 110:2,3.