2 Samuel 19:8-10

International Standard Version

⁸ So the king got up and took his seat in the gateway. When the army was informed, “The king is sitting in the gateway!” they all gathered together in his presence.

David is Reinstated as King

Meanwhile, the Israelis had run away back to their own homes. ⁹ Throughout the tribes of Israel, everyone was quarreling with one another:

“The king delivered us from the domination of our enemies….”

“He’s the one who rescued us from Philistine control….”

“Now he’s fleeing the country because of Absalom…!”

¹⁰ “The very same Absalom we anointed to rule just died in battle…!”

“Now then, why remain silent about bringing the king back…?”