KJV ORIGINAL
And he bowed the heart of all the men of Judah, even as the heart of one man; so that they sent this word unto the king, Return thou, and all thy servants.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he won over the hearts of all the men of Judah, making them united like one person; so they sent this message to the king: 'Come back, you and all your servants.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how David's appeal united the people of Judah, leading them to invite him to return as their king.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after David's son Absalom had rebelled and been killed, forcing David to flee Jerusalem. David was now ready to return but needed the support of his own tribe of Judah, who had initially supported Absalom's rebellion. Through diplomatic efforts and appeals to tribal loyalty, David successfully reunited his people.
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