2 Samuel 19:14 bbe — And the hearts of the men of Judah were moved like one man; so that they sent to the king, saying, Come back, with all…

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"And the hearts of the men of Judah were moved like one man; so that they sent to the king, saying, Come back, with all your servants."

— 2 Samuel 19:14, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 19 — Context

And King David sent word to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, Say to the responsible men of Judah, Why are you the last to take steps to get the king back to his house?

You are my brothers, my bone and my flesh; why are you the last to get the king back again?

And say to Amasa, Are you not my bone and my flesh? May God's punishment be on me, if I do not make you chief of the army before me at all times in place of Joab!

And the hearts of the men of Judah were moved like one man; so that they sent to the king, saying, Come back, with all your servants.

So the king came back, and came as far as Jordan. And Judah came to Gilgal, meeting the king there, to take him back with them over Jordan.

And Shimei, the son of Gera, the Benjamite from Bahurim, got up quickly and went down with the men of Judah for the purpose of meeting King David;

And with him a thousand men of Benjamin, and Ziba, the servant of Saul, with his fifteen sons and twenty servants, came rushing to Jordan before the king,

2 Samuel 19:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 19:14 say?

2 Samuel 19:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the hearts of the men of Judah were moved like one man; so that they sent to the king, saying, Come back, with all your servants.”

Where is 2 Samuel 19:14 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 19:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 14.

Who wrote 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 2 Samuel about?

2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.

What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 19:14.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 19:14 in?

2 Samuel 19:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Samuel 19:14?

2 Samuel 19:14 reads (BBE): “And the hearts of the men of Judah were moved like one man; so that they sent to the king, saying, Come back, with all your servants.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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