10. We anointed Absalom to be the king, but he was killed in battle. So we should bring David back to be the king again.”
11. King David sent a message to Zadok and Abiathar the priests. David said, “Speak to the leaders of Judah and tell them, ‘Why are you the last tribe to bring King David back home? See, all the Israelites are talking about bringing the king back home.
12. You are my brothers, my family, so why are you the last tribe to bring the king back?’
13. Also tell Amasa, ‘You are part of my family. I swear that I will make you captain of the army in Joab’s place.’”
14. David touched the hearts of the people of Judah, and they all agreed as one. The people of Judah sent a message to the king, saying, “You and all your officers come back!”
15. King David came to the Jordan River. The people of Judah came to Gilgal to meet the king and take him across the Jordan River.