2 Samuel 19: David Returns Across the Jordan

Joab rebukes David for mourning Absalom while his army feels shamed, and the king takes his place at the gate. Judah escorts David back across the Jordan, where he spares Shimei, hears Mephibosheth’s side against Ziba, and honors the aged Barzillai. Israel and Judah then quarrel over the king.

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What did David promise Amasa, who had commanded Absalom’s army (2 Samuel 19:13)?

That he would replace Joab as commander of David’s armyThat he would be spared but sent away from JerusalemThat he would be given Ahithophel’s place as counselorThat he would govern the tribe of Judah under David