12 Ye are my brethren, ye are my bones and my flesh: wherefore then are ye the last to bring back the king?
12 You are my relatives, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to bring back the king?'
12 You are my brothers; you are my bone and my flesh. Why then should you be the last to bring back the king?'
12 You're my brothers! You're my own flesh and blood! So why are you the last ones to bring the king back home?'
12 You are my brethren, you are my bone and my flesh. Why then are you the last to bring back the king?'
12 You are my relatives, my own tribe, my own flesh and blood! So why are you the last ones to welcome back the king?"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:12
Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:9-15
(Read 2 Samuel 19:9-15)
God's providence, by the priests' persuasions and Amasa's interest, brought the people to resolve the recall of the king. David stirred not till he received this invitation. Our Lord Jesus will rule in those that invite him to the throne in their hearts, and not till he is invited. He first bows the heart, and makes it willing in the day of his power, then rules in the midst of his enemies, Psalm 110:2,3.