2 Samuel 19:10-14

We appointed Absalom to rule us, but now he has died in battle. We should make David the king again.” King David sent a message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, that said, “Speak to the elders of Judah. Say, ‘Even in my house I have heard what all the Israelites are saying. So why are you the last tribe to bring the king back to his palace? You are my brothers, my own family. Why are you the last tribe to bring back the king?’ And say to Amasa, ‘You are part of my own family. May God punish me terribly if I don’t make you commander of the army in Joab’s place!’ ” David touched the hearts of all the people of Judah at once. They sent a message to the king that said, “Return with all your men.”