2 Samuel 19:9-11

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⁹ People in all the tribes of Israel began to argue, saying, “The king ·saved [rescued; ^Tdelivered] us from the Philistines and our other enemies, but he ·left [fled] the country because of Absalom. ¹⁰ We ·appointed [anointed] Absalom to rule us, but now he has died in battle. ·We should make [^LWhy do you say nothing about making…?] David the king again.”

¹¹ King David sent a message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, that said, “Speak to the elders of Judah. Say, ‘Even in my house ·I have heard what all the Israelites are saying [the talk of Israel has reached the king]. So why are you the last tribe to bring the king back to his ·palace [^Lhouse; ^Ceven David’s own tribe was wavering in their support]?