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King David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests, saying, Speak to the elders of Judah, saying, Why are you the last to bring the king back to his house? seeing the speech of all Israel is come to the king, [to bring him] to his house.
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Hesitation from Guilt
Commentators explain that the tribe of Judah was the last to welcome David back because they were the heart of Absalom's rebellion. Having shown such ingratitude and being so deeply involved, they likely hesitated out of shame and fear of David's justifiable resentment.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
The elders of Judah. —Judah was naturally particularly slow in returning to its allegiance. It had shown special ingratitude to Da…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And King David sent to Zadok and to Abiathar the priests Who were at Jerusalem, and in his interest; perhaps by Ahim…
Presbyterian
God's providence, through the priests' persuasions and Amasa's influence, brought the people to resolve to recall the king. David did not act until…
