Absalom is chasing David, hoping to end David’s life. Instead Absalom’s end is the result of this pursuit. And it crushes David for a time. Absalom has taken Jerusalem. But David hadn’t fought to retain it. This isn’t the totality of Absalom’s thirst for power. He wants David dead. What good is being king when […]
Absalom has taken David’s palace. He asks David’s advisors for help. Ahithophel’s advice is sound. Part of it is ignored, and that is God’s grace to David. Ahithophel was David’s wisest advisor. His advice was as good as hearing from the Lord himself. As David was leaving, he heard that Ahithophel had joined Absalom. He […]
Davie is fleeing from his own son. Absalom has turned Israel to himself. Not completely away from David, but enough to choose Absalom instead. David is running away from his home. He knows the treachery of his own son; Absalom. He is in fear of his life. David doesn’t choose to stand and fight. It […]
Absalom is not content, even though he is allowed in David’s presence again. There is corruption at home in David’s family. And its source is Absalom. Absalom already proved what a schemer he is by waiting two years after Tamar’s rape to kill his brother Ammon. David pardoned him and he is safe at home […]
Absalom ran after killing his brother, Ammon. David finally sends for him and Absalom returns, but is kept at arm’s length from David. David loves all his children, even when they do evil. Absalom certainly did evil. The law would require Absalom’s death if he were within Israel, so David won’t bring him back. Joab […]