he bowed: The measures that he pursued were the best calculated that could be adopted for accomplishing this salutary end. David appears to take no notice of their infidelity, but rather to place confidence in them, that their confidence in him might be naturally excited; and to oblige them yet farther, purposes to make Amasa general of the army, instead of Joab. even: Jdg 20:1, Psa 110:2, Psa 110:3, Act 4:32 Reciprocal: 2Sa 3:12 - my hand 2Sa 19:43 - our advice 2Sa 22:44 - delivered