And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If [it seem] good unto you, and [that it be] of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, [that are] left in all the land of Israel, and with them [also] to the priests and Levites [which are] in their cities [and] suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us:
Ver. 2. If it seem good unto you.] Thus he both getteth their good wills and underfeeleth how they stood affected to God's sincere service.
And that it be of the Lord.] If he hinder it not by any oracle, or cross accident; but assist and succeed our enterprise.
Let us send abroad.] Erumpamus, dimittamus. Let us break forth and send; that is, let us send speedily and effectually. See his zeal for the Lord of hosts.
Unto our brethren.] So he calleth all his subjects. The great Turk counteth and calleth them all his slaves.