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You are my brothers, you are my bone and my flesh: why then are you the last to bring back the king?
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An Appeal of Forgiveness
Commentators explain that David's phrase "my bone and my flesh" was a powerful appeal to his own tribe of Judah. It was more than a statement of fact; it was a strategic assurance. By emphasizing their shared bloodline, David signaled his readiness to forgive their role in the rebellion and deal gently with them, removing their fear and encouraging them to lead his restoration.
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19th Century
Anglican
My bones and my flesh. —More exactly, bone, as in 2 Samuel 19:13 and 2 Samuel 5:1. Of co…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
You [are] my brethren, you [are] my bones and my flesh Being of the same tribe, and therefore he should deal gently …
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…