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Absalom, my son, my son!”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_5"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.5" class="v10_19_5">5</span>Joab went to the house where David was staying and told him:</span></p><p class="pi"><span class="v10_19_5">You've made your soldiers ashamed! Not only did they save your life, they saved your sons and daughters and wives as well. </span><span class="v10_19_6"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.6" class="v10_19_6">6</span>You're more loyal to your enemies than to your friends. What you've done today has shown your officers and soldiers that they don't mean a thing to you. You would be happy if Absalom was still alive, even if the rest of us were dead.</span></p><p class="pi"><span class="v10_19_7"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.7" class="v10_19_7">7</span>Now get up! Go out there and thank them for what they did. If you don't, I swear by the <span class="nd">Lord</span> that you won't even have one man left on your side tomorrow morning. You may have had a lot of troubles in the past, but this will be the worst thing that has ever happened to you!</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_8"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.8" class="v10_19_8">8</span>David got up and went to the town gate and sat down. When the people heard that he was sitting there, they came to see him.</span></p><h3 class="s1">Israel and Judah Want David Back</h3><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_8">After Israel's soldiers had all returned home, </span><span class="v10_19_9"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.9-2Sam.19.10" class="v10_19_9">9-10</span>everyone in Israel started arguing. They were saying to each other, “King David rescued us from the Philistines and from our other enemies. But then we chose Absalom to be our new leader, and David had to leave the country to get away. Absalom died in battle, so why hasn't something been done to bring David back?”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_11"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.11" class="v10_19_11">11</span>When David found out what they were saying, he sent a message to Zadok and Abiathar the priests. It said:</span></p><p class="pi"><span class="v10_19_11">Say to the leaders of Judah, “Why are you the last tribe to think about bringing King David back home? </span><span class="v10_19_12"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.12" class="v10_19_12">12</span>He is your brother, your own relative! Why haven't you done anything to bring him back?”</span></p><p class="pi"><span class="v10_19_13"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.13" class="v10_19_13">13</span>And tell Amasa, “You're my nephew, and with God as a witness, I swear I'll make you commander of my army instead of Joab.”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_14"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.14" class="v10_19_14">14</span>Soon the tribe of Judah again became followers of David, and they sent him this message: “Come back, and bring your soldiers with you.”</span></p><h3 class="s1">David Starts Back for Jerusalem</h3><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_15"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.15" class="v10_19_15">15</span>David started back and had gone as far as the Jordan River when he met the people of Judah. They had gathered at Gilgal and had come to help him cross the river.</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_16"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.16" class="v10_19_16">16</span><a href="#fn" id="link_2Sam.19.16!x.1" class="notelink x-link"><span></span></a> Shimei<a href="#fn" id="link_2Sam.19.16!f.2" class="notelink f-link"><span>+</span></a> the son of Gera was there with them. He had hurried from Bahurim to meet David. Shimei was from the tribe of Benjamin, and </span><span class="v10_19_17"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.17" class="v10_19_17">17</span>1,000 others from Benjamin had come with him.</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_17">Ziba, the chief servant of Saul's family, also came to the Jordan River. He and his 15 sons and 20 servants waded across<a href="#fn" id="link_2Sam.19.17!f.1" class="notelink f-link"><span>+</span></a> to meet David. </span><span class="v10_19_18"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.18" class="v10_19_18">18</span>Then they brought David's family and servants back across the river, and they did everything he wanted them to do.</span></p><h3 class="s1">Shimei Meets with David</h3><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_18">Shimei crossed the Jordan River and bowed down in front of David. </span><span class="v10_19_19"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.19" class="v10_19_19">19</span>He said, “Your Majesty, I beg you not to punish me! Please, forget what I did when you were leaving Jerusalem. Don't even think about it. </span><span class="v10_19_20"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.20" class="v10_19_20">20</span>I know I was wrong. That's why I wanted to be the first one from the northern tribes to meet you.”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_21"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.21" class="v10_19_21">21</span>But Abishai shouted, “You should be killed for cursing the <span class="nd">Lord</span>'s chosen king!”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_22"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.22" class="v10_19_22">22</span>David said, “Abishai, what will I ever do with you and your brother Joab? Is it your job to tell me who has done wrong? I've been made king of all Israel today, and no one will be put to death!” </span><span class="v10_19_23"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.23" class="v10_19_23">23</span>Then David promised Shimei that he would not be killed.</span></p><h3 class="s1">Mephibosheth Meets with David</h3><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_24"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.24-2Sam.19.25" class="v10_19_24">24-25</span><a href="#fn" id="link_2Sam.19.24-2Sam.19.25!x.1" class="notelink x-link"><span></span></a> Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul, also came to meet David. He had missed David so much that he had not taken a bath or trimmed his beard or washed his clothes the whole time David was gone. David asked him, “Why didn't you go with me?”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_26"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.26" class="v10_19_26">26</span>He answered, “Your Majesty, you know I can't walk. I told my servant to saddle a donkey for me<a href="#fn" id="link_2Sam.19.26!f.1" class="notelink f-link"><span>+</span></a> so I could go with you. But my servant left without me, and </span><span class="v10_19_27"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.27" class="v10_19_27">27</span>then he lied about me. You're as wise as an angel of God, so do what you think is right. </span><span class="v10_19_28"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.28" class="v10_19_28">28</span>After all, you could have killed my whole family and me. But instead, you let me eat at your own table. Your Majesty, what more could I ask?”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_29"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.29" class="v10_19_29">29</span>David answered, “You've said enough! I've decided to divide the property<a href="#fn" id="link_2Sam.19.29!f.1" class="notelink f-link"><span>+</span></a> between you and Ziba.”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_30"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.30" class="v10_19_30">30</span>Mephibosheth replied, “He can have it all! I'm just glad you've come home safely.”</span></p><h3 class="s1">Barzillai Returns Home</h3><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_31"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.31" class="v10_19_31">31</span><a href="#fn" id="link_2Sam.19.31!x.1" class="notelink x-link"><span></span></a> Barzillai came from Rogelim in Gilead to meet David at the Jordan River and go across with him. </span><span class="v10_19_32"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.32" class="v10_19_32">32</span>Barzillai was 80 years old. He was very rich and had sent food to David in Mahanaim.</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_33"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.33" class="v10_19_33">33</span>David said to him, “Cross the river and go to Jerusalem with me. I will take care of you.”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_34"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.34" class="v10_19_34">34</span>Barzillai answered:</span></p><p class="pi"><span class="v10_19_34">Your Majesty, why should I go to Jerusalem? I don't have much longer to live. </span><span class="v10_19_35"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.35" class="v10_19_35">35</span>I'm already 80 years old, and my body is almost numb. I can't taste my food or hear the sound of singing, and I would be nothing but a burden. </span><span class="v10_19_36"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.36" class="v10_19_36">36</span>I'll cross the river with you, but I'll only go a little way on the other side. You don't have to be so kind to me. </span><span class="v10_19_37"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.37" class="v10_19_37">37</span>Just let me return to my hometown, where I can someday be buried near my father and mother. My servant Chimham<a href="#fn" id="link_2Sam.19.37!f.1" class="notelink f-link"><span>+</span></a> can go with you, and you can treat him as your own.</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_38"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.38" class="v10_19_38">38</span>David said, “I'll take Chimham with me, and whatever you ask me to do for him, I'll do. And if there's anything else you want, I'll also do that.”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_39"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.39" class="v10_19_39">39</span>David's soldiers went on across the river, while he stayed behind to tell Barzillai goodbye and to wish him well. Barzillai returned home, but </span><span class="v10_19_40"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.40" class="v10_19_40">40</span>Chimham crossed the river with David.</span></p><h3 class="s1">Israel and Judah Argue</h3><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_40">All of Judah's army and half of Israel's army were there to help David cross the river. </span><span class="v10_19_41"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.41" class="v10_19_41">41</span>The soldiers from Israel came to him and said, “Why did our relatives from Judah secretly take you and your family and your soldiers across the Jordan?”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_42"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.42" class="v10_19_42">42</span>The people of Judah answered, “Why are you so angry? We are the king's relatives. He didn't give us any food, and we didn't take anything for ourselves!”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_43"><span class="reftext" id="2Sam.19.43" class="v10_19_43">43</span>Those from Israel said, “King David belongs to us ten times more than he belongs to you.<a href="#fn" id="link_2Sam.19.43!f.1" class="notelink f-link"><span>+</span></a> Why didn't you think we were good enough to help you? After all, we were the first ones to think of bringing him back!”</span></p><p class="par"><span class="v10_19_43">The people of Judah argued more strongly than the people of Israel.</span></p></div> </div> <a name="fn"></a><br /><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:<br /><br /><note caller="+" style="f"><char style="fr" closed="false">19.16 </char><char style="fq" closed="false">Shimei: </char><char style="ft" closed="false">See 16.5-13.</char></note><br /><note caller="+" style="f"><char style="fr" closed="false">19.17 </char><char style="fq" closed="false">waded across: </char><char style="ft" closed="false">Or “rushed.”</char></note><br /><note caller="+" style="f"><char style="fr" closed="false">19.26 </char><char style="fq" closed="false">I told … me: </char><char style="ft" closed="false">Two ancient translations; Hebrew, “I said, ‘I will saddle a donkey for myself.’ ”</char></note><br /><note caller="+" style="f"><char style="fr" closed="false">19.29 </char><char style="fq" closed="false">the property: </char><char style="ft" closed="false">The property that had belonged to Saul (see 9.7; 16.4).</char></note><br /><note caller="+" style="f"><char style="fr" closed="false">19.37 </char><char style="fq" closed="false">My servant Chimham: </char><char style="ft" closed="false">Or “My son Chimham.”</char></note><br /><note caller="+" style="f"><char style="fr" closed="false">19.43 </char><char style="fq" closed="false">King David … you: </char><char style="ft" closed="false">In this verse “Israel” stands for the ten northern tribes and does not include the tribe of Judah in the south.</char></note></div></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div align="center"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Contemporary English Version, Second Edition (CEV®)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11pt;">© 2006 American Bible Society. 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