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.