2 Samuel 19:10-12

New International Reader's Version

¹⁰ We anointed Absalom to rule over us. But he has died in battle. So why aren’t any of you talking about bringing the king back?”

¹¹ King David sent a message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests. David said, “Speak to the elders of Judah. Tell them I said, ‘News has reached me where I’m staying. People all over Israel are talking about bringing me back to my palace. Why should you be the last to do something about it? ¹² You are my relatives. You are my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to bring me back?’