Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 19
David continues his lamentation for his son, and the people are greatly discouraged, 2 Samuel 19:1-4 . Joab reproves and threatens him with the general defection of the people, 2 Samuel 19:5-7 . David lays aside his mourning, and shows himself to the people, who are thereby encouraged, 2 Samuel 19:8 . The tribes take counsel to bring the king back to Jerusalem, 2 Samuel 19:9-12 . He makes Amasa captain of the host in place of Joab, 2 Samuel 19:13 . The king, returning, is met by... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 19:43
And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said ,.... They replied to them, as follows: we have ten parts in the king ; being ten tribes, reckoning Simeon in the tribe of Judah, within which it lay, Joshua 19:1 , and we have, also more right in David than ye ; being more numerous than they; or, according to the Targum, they had more affection and good will towards David than the men of Judah, though he was of their tribe, and dwelt among them; since the rebellion was... read more