Teks -- 2 Samuel 19:14 (NET)

19:14 He won over the hearts of all the men of Judah as though they were one man. Then they sent word to the king saying, “Return, you and all your servants as well.”

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per frasa)

Wesley: 2Sa 19:14 - He bowed

David by this prudent and kind message and his free offer of pardon.

JFB: 2Sa 19:14 - he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah

That is, Amasa, who had been won over, used his great influence in re-attaching the whole tribe of Judah to the interest of David.

Clarke: 2Sa 19:14 - And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah

And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah - The measures that he pursued were the best calculated that could be to accomplish this salutary end. Appear to distrust those whom you have some reason to suspect, and you increase their caution and distrust. Put as much confidence in them as you safely can, and this will not fail to excite their confidence towards you.

TSK: 2Sa 19:14 - he bowed // even

he bowed : The measures that he pursued were the best calculated that could be adopted for accomplishing this salutary end. David appears to take no notice of their infidelity, but rather to place confidence in them, that their confidence in him might be naturally excited; and to oblige them yet farther, purposes to make Amasa general of the army, instead of Joab.

even : Jdg 20:1; Psa 110:2, Psa 110:3; Act 4:32

Tafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per Ayat)

Poole: 2Sa 19:14 - He

He either, first, Amasa, by his great influence upon them. Or rather, secondly, David, by his prudent and kind message, and his free offer of pardon and favour to them, as if they had never offended.

Haydock: 2Sa 19:14 - And he

And he; God, David, or rather Amasa. (Calmet) ---

All contributed, in different degrees, to bring about his happy union. (Haydock)

Gill: 2Sa 19:14 - And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as the heart of one man // so that they sent this word unto the king, return thou and all thy servants

And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as the heart of one man,.... This the Jewish commentators generally understand of Amasa that he used his interest with the men of Judah, and so wrought upon them, that they agreed as one man to send for the king, and bring him back; but it seems best to understand it of David, who by these gentle methods, kind messages, and affectionate speeches, powerfully inclined and engaged the hearts of the people towards him; so that they were unanimously and affectionately agreed to restore him: in this way David chose to return; he could have come without their leave, or any invitation from them, as he was their lawful king, and a victorious one, the rebellion being crushed; and had it in his power to chastise those concerned in it, and use them with severity; but he chose rather to gain the hearts of his people, and to come in a way peaceable to them, and honourable to himself:

so that they sent this word unto the king, return thou and all thy servants; perhaps by the same messengers that David sent; or it may be, rather for honour's sake they deputed some of their principal men to wait on David, and invite him to return to them with all his retinue and army, promising allegiance and fidelity to him.