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 Judah at Gilgal, 2 Samuel 19:14 , 2 Samuel 19:15 . Shimei comes to meet David, and entreats for his life, which David grants, 2 Samuel 19:16-23 . Mephibosheth also meets him, and shows how he had been slandered by Ziba, 2 Samuel 19:24-30 . David is met by Barzillai, and between them there is an affecting interview, 2 Samuel 19:31-40 . Contention between the men of Judah and the men of Israel, about bringing back the king, 2 Samuel 19:41-43 .