David continues his lamentation for his son, and the people are greatly discouraged, 2Sam 19:1-4. Joab reproves and threatens him with the general defection of the people, 2Sam 19:5-7. David lays aside his mourning, and shows himself to the people, who are thereby encouraged, 2Sam 19:8. The tribes take counsel to bring the king back to Jerusalem, 2Sam 19:9-12. He makes Amasa captain of the host in place of Joab, 2Sam 19:13. The king, returning, is met by Judah at Gilgal, 2Sam 19:14, 2Sam 19:15. Shimei comes to meet David, and entreats for his life, which David grants, 2Sam 19:16-23. Mephibosheth also meets him, and shows how he had been slandered by Ziba, 2Sam 19:24-30. David is met by Barzillai, and between them there is an affecting interview, 2Sam 19:31-40. Contention between the men of Judah and the men of Israel, about bringing back the king, 2Sam 19:41-43.