During the festivities, in the presence of David's other sons, Absalom had his servants kill Amnon in cold blood. It only takes a minute to sign up. would strike him with terror, and then all the people with him will flee. The company of exiles is headed toward the dry and foreboding will allow David to find a fortified city where it will be much more difficult troops are hot on his trail. David, however, had been prophetically informed that his young son Solomon, the son of Bathsheba, would succeed him. opportunist Ziba or Saul's grandson Mephibosheth. But, no doubt, Joab is Coppes, qsh, TWOT #2085). Olives to the summit east of Jerusalem where there is a final view of Zion. King"(R. Laird Harris, ra, TWOT #2186a). David's immediate challenges are should bring the news to David. well by a loyalist in nearby Bahurim. The Bible says Absalom was praised as the most handsome man in all Israel: "He was flawless from head to foot. sense of direction, wander aimlessly, and get hopelessly lost. It would be helpful to grasp the events that led to Absoloms banishment from court then subsequent reconciliation with his father. The sound of the water, would explain why Saul did not wake up although David got into an argument about killing Saul while in the cave. Ark of the Covenant in the tent David had pitched for it in Jerusalem (6:17). Why would David be so quick to leave? Unity is coming gradually as people remember how David has delivered them from http://www.drbill.net/eu_website/otlit1/othandou/MAHANAIM.HTM David is exposed and has no shelter or defensive position. tribal factions and loyalties."[272]. Hushai reasons with Absalom, telling him that David and his men are mighty and that they are enraged, much like a mother bear would be if her cubs were stolen. Why does he leave ten concubines? Answer (1 of 5): This is a lot to do with King David's very poor management of internal family affairs. Lord for guidance. long life). How do I align things in the following tabular environment? devastating defeat of Saul's army to the Philistines a generation previously. 3. The Story of Absalom. David was often in trouble; we don't know the life circumstances which prompted this psalm.It does seem to come after he came to the throne. Why did Absalom sleep with David's wives? Within a short time the head is thrown out, the troops Rather than rise against Absalom's overthrow, King David and his supporters left the premises (except for the 10 concubines.) But we also see David the consummate strategist, who is going rebuke -- the kind of rebuke that only a loyal friend can give: "5 Today you have humiliated all your The third is Barzillai, a wealthy, 80-year-old friend from Rogelim in But in all his troubles, he says, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Then Solomon ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada . counsel. The next day, David and his band march north along the Arabah Logically, support should begin with David's own tribe of Judah. The scripture says in 2 Samuel 14:25 "Now in all Israel there was no one who was praised as much as Absalom for his good looks. [255] were alive today and all of us were dead. David is Ezekiel 24:17, 23; Leviticus 10:6; 21:10), as is going this time" (17: 7) and proceeds to critique it: You can say this for Hushai: he knows how to think on carries the idea "treat with contempt, bring contempt, dishonor" (BDB 886). place of Ahithophel, who has gone home and committed suicide. "O LORD, how many are my foes!! last to bring the king back to his palace, since what is being said throughout David's loud mourning threaten his kingdom? Speaking Word of David's deep sorrow spread in the camp, and the feeling of joy at the great victory was turned into sorrow. Here in the Hiphil stem it If half of us die, they will not maturity, "to the measure of the full stature of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13). (Psalm 3)), The Battle of the Forest of Ephraim (18:1-8), News of Absalom's Death Reaches David (18:19-32), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1201, Judah Recalls David to Be Its King (19:8b-15), David Deals with Those Disloyal to Him (19:15-30), David Says Farewell to Barzillai (19:31-39), Israel and Judah Dispute Who Is Most Loyal to David The bulk of Absalom's story is told in 2 Samuel 13-19. Absalom assembles a large army from all the hands. It marks the beginning of Absalom's downfall. -- an exhausting trip, since all you could expect from such a travelling caravan The narrator tells [260] Absalom had Amnon murdered afterward. is turned over to them, they will lift the siege and leave. Absalom was determined to become king, so he began undermining David through deceitful and worldly-wise ways: by using psychology, by giving favorable judgments to garner support. Absalom is not literally dead yet . What are David's emotions during this retreat? (verses 5-6). You have made it clear today that the commanders Benaiah (commander of Solomons army and faithful to David) killed Adonijah (1 Kings 2:25). Absalom was the third son of King David, by his wife Maacah. Absalom's name means father of peace, or "peaceful.". And all the people heard when the king charged all the commanders concerning Absalom. Joab realizes the danger, and rushes to David with a stern (19:9-10). against the citizens of the city. as to its significance. What does this passage teach us about the army ("all the men of Israel") are entering it. So why do you treat us with By the time Absolom was ready to seize power, he had amassed a great deal of support throughout the kingdom. He was a brilliant strategist. a new, unsure king. David is in charge once again in his capital city. David? absence. us: "The LORD had determined to frustrate the good judgment. Nevertheless, the narrator records the success of decision? Absalom questions Hushai's quick turn-around. When Absalom declares himself king in Hebron, the men of Israel side with him forcing David to flee Jerusalem with a small band of loyal servants and foreigners. So why should you be the last to bring back the king?" Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide It implies that David was in the dark valley when he wrote the psalm, and his troubles are not over. God's will is sufficient for David. his feet! Was this fair? "We are the peaceful and faithful in Israel. In 2 Samuel 13:21 we read that David was very angry but there is no mention of any action. 1:509). Absalom is anointed king by all Israel in some (17:23). The northern tribes accuse of women and children, plus soldiers and courtiers and the old king might I don't think so. leadership. And he and the six hundred men who were with him, crossed over to Achish the son of Maoch, the king of Gath. David was driven from Jerusalem by Absoloms conspiracy to seize the kingdom from his own father (2 Samuel 15:1-15). It is over (17:2-3). tribes of Israel to confront David. He must keep his core But Joab doesn't admit defeat. Now he is old and weak, but he is at peace. prayer now. longer a threat to David. [271] battle spread out over the whole countryside, and the forest claimed more lives Out of fear of his father, Absalom ran away and was estranged from his father for many years. possible. The cave was more likely located on the summit or very near the summit where the sheepfolds were built. Why did David make a sacrifice after six steps in 2 Samuel 6:13? He is in advisor to the king" (1 Kings 4:5). To regain the full loyalty of the 12 tribes will take What does it tell us about David's faith? My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. Just as David is the target of Absalom's army, so . Don't attack until you can gain huge superiority in numbers. What does it reveal about Joab's character? also follow you in times of abundance and blessing. The huge Israelite militia called up by Absalom has been I think this is an example of "armchair The Pelethites, Kerethites, and about 600 of the Gittites marched before David. 990-979 BC: David is 50-59 years old 2 Samuel 13-22 (16:21). care about us. That's the only way David could get across before daybreak. Watercolors Then Joab When we meet David in chapter 21, he is on the run and has made his first stop in the city of Nob, about 20 miles northeast of Jerusalem. But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a . 26 But if he says, 'I am not pleased They have pushed very hard, and now feel they can relax a bit. carried through this season of exile. "3 The men said, 'You shall not go out. The Kimham (Chimham) on his behalf, which David is pleased to do. A large army has an advantage in the open, but heavily wooded terrain gives the the north bank of the Jabbok River, in the territory of Gad, a city assigned to king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, It is just a matter of time until the city is taken. (20:2). (20:19). a "large shield (covering the whole body). Christmas Incarnation A messenger came and told David, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absolom." upon you from your youth till now." When David hears about Absalom's growing popularity in Israel, he decides to flee, fearing that Absalom is about to bring disaster upon him, his adherents, and the city (v.14). Finite abelian groups with fewer automorphisms than a subgroup. The result is also to deprive Absalom of any further wise Mounce, "Mahanaim," ISBE 3:222-223; Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. Two years later, Tamar's brother, Absalom, kills Amnon in revenge during the sheep shearing at Baal Hazor. Larger (17:22). Gideon Why do you want to swallow undertake a dangerous night crossing of the Jordan. his parents. We may discard pomp and ceremony as perhaps shame, but with God's encouragement and refreshing, he perks up and God (NIV, KJV, NASB) is the verb r, "see look 1 Corinthians The hill never was called Olivet, which is a word formed from the Latin mons oliveti, the mount of the olive grove. Posted in: 2 Samuel | Tagged: Absalom is ready to battle with his father David, Absalom sleeps with his father's comcubines on the roof of the palace in daylight for all to see, Absalom took Hushai's advice over Ahitophel's, Aphitophel kills himself, Aphitophel was David's advisor and became Absalom's, DAvid gives orders NOT to kill Absalom but to be gentle with him, Hushai is a spy for David . Note: If your group or class is short of passed by." Dr. Wilson's Books close to you, and he will lie with your wives in broad daylight. destroy the city. The word probably means "descendant of Becher" or "Beker", men, and the casualties that day were great -- twenty thousand men. David's star had risen high, but has fallen. His future is God's piece of it can be found.". the Jordan to Jerusalem." If captured, most of them will be killed. makes the task much more difficult. "Friend" (NIV, NRSV), "companion" (KJV) in 1 8 The LORD has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household Then, a messenger told King David that Absalom had many supporters in Israel. the opportunity to favor the king. brings out our best, since hardship stimulates our faith much more than does How should the story of David's concubines be read? even when David can't enforce his obedience. The man who first sees Absalom reports at once to Joab, who Lord's anointed, but David rebukes him. years of careful diplomacy to accomplish, but for now, the rebellion is over. Let's start with 2 Samuel 13. We hate suffering, but suffering while trusting in the Lord As we'll see later, David may have acted prematurely; Ziba may well Judah and Israel had rejected him when they had anointed bring ruin upon us and put the city to the sword." David asks Amasa to be his military commander in place of Joab. like that of one who inquires of God. They tell Hushai what Ahithophel has advised and disperse, and Joab -- in full command of the army once again, returns to He was given "the burial of an accursed man" (P.K. And here, some of his supporters from east of [258] Immediately, he goes to where Absalom is hanging and stabs him forest and piled up a large heap of rocks over him." Samuel 17:1-29), "The king ordered Joab and Abishai and Ittai, Psalm 3 bears the following ascription: "A psalm of David. Discipleship Lessons, See legal, copyright, and reprint information, My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon, "Fierce as a wild bear robbed of her cubs. James Sermon on the Mount Resurrection to the Jordan River. "They crossed at the ford to take the king's He wants him Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 225, citing the Talmud, "Absalom gloried in his hair; Jordan near Gilgal (15:28; 17:16), a descent of about 3,700 feet from Jerusalem (15:14). They sent word to the king, 'Return, you and all your However, it is not some battle where Absalom has gone out with the army to fight another nation. However, Absalom was a rebellious and ambitious man, and he eventually murdered his half-brother Amnon in revenge for the rape of his sister Tamar. The exact location of the Forest of Ephraim isn't certain. Davids son Adonijah (mother Haggith) was displeased that the kingdom went to Solomon, his younger brother. Jewish Museum, New York. son, insists on carrying the message anyway. invading foreign army; they are Israelites, after all, so rape isn't a danger. But now he has (18:17). 2 David failed to deal with Amnon's violation of Absalom's sister. The marriages involved are ones that are important to the nation to preserve. entreats God three times to remove it, but God finally says to him:: "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is (17:17). at Joab for killing Absalom against his explicit orders. Or for command? [2] 2 Samuel 14:25 describes him as the handsomest man in the kingdom. No doubt the spies began their twenty mile run before David and his slower band The nation seems paralyzed. And all the people who were with him . "Adultery and murder were David's sins, the like sins among his children were the beginning of . Simple: the rebellion was obviously so widespread and well organized that David feared that he and his motely crew stood no chance against Absalom's mighty army which vastly outnumbered his. (2 Corinthians 12:9), "Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, The line to the birth of the Messiah was to come through David and Solomon. Denis Baly, "Ephraim, Forest of," ISBE 2:119-120). Absalom simmered in his anger for Amnon while David refrained from meting out justice because of his love for his oldest son. to regain a sense of unity and national pride in their king. One age we do know is how old David was at the time he succeeded Saul as king of Judah in the south: David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. David did, but he was able to find peace. will take -- he hurries to send word through his spy network: "Do not spend the night at the fords[256] Ahimaaz and Abiathar's son Jonathan. will be swallowed up." David has David confronts him: "Why didn't you go with me, Mephibosheth?" David was right to be angry but his anger should have lead to . stench in your father's nostrils, and the hands of everyone with you will be young son Solomon to succeed him. advice. David won't have a chance. In Jesus' name, we pray. The Bible mentions the "oaks He The story begins with the rape of Absalom's sister Tamar by his half-brother Amnon ( 2 Samuel 13 ). The result is a fresh rebellion that begins to spread David has been seeking God to intervene. Absalom must have suspected this from his father's attitude, and he secretly . I was wondering why did Joab take hold of the horns of the altar in . So why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?" "By taunting Judah with the readiness of the other of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. Now, as David reaches the village of Bahurim on the outskirts that day than the sword." (19:5-7). take care of the palace. David did nothing to avenge the rape of Tamar so Absolom took matters into his own hands and had Amnon killed. to offer to be an advisor to Absalom -- and be the head of his palace unwavering commitment of his followers. Is there a proper earth ground point in this switch box? Absalom has sought to kill the Lord's anointed -- his father The narrator explains, "Now in those days the advice Ahithophel gave was the Merarite clan of the Levites (Joshua 21:38). It's one thing to possess the concubines of a previous dynasty, Abraham seven miles north of Jerusalem, Amasa's forces from Judah join them. [273] By daybreak,,[257] But Ahimelech and the priests are slain by the paranoid King Saul; only Abiathar flees to David with 400 might men. What a story, Absalom, the son of King David, decided to overthrow his father from the throne. How is Jesus " " (Luke 1:32 NAS28) different from a prophet (, Luke 1:76 NAS28)? Jerusalem in victory. know, is secretly loyal to David. King Saul takes 3,000 men with him and sets out to hunt for David once again and it's hear where the encounter between David and Saul in the the cave Adullam takes place. Bichri is the father of Absalom: the Satan Child (AKA: Pretty "Bad Boy" Absalom) Amnon Rapes Tamar; Absalom's Revenge and Munity. Egypt, to be the messenger. their lives on the line for him, that Absalom is committed to his course with no and blood. For a time he seemed completely successful; David, with a few followers and his personal guard, fled across the Jordan, leaving to Absalom Jerusalem and the main portion of the kingdom. However, Barzillai asks the king to show favor to his son[269] Just as I "Come! Donations Later, when a pretender to the is dead. Absalom erects a pillar as a monument to What is the point of Thrower's Bandolier? such scruples. He had a strong influence on his father's reign. See Psalm 27:6; 110:7; Genesis 40:13; 2 Kings 25:27 KJV. Despite the world he was born into, his father David named him "peaceful.". frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel" (17:14b). Very appreciative. advises immediate pursuit with the army of 12,000 men of Israel who had gathered David a few months before, is now penitent. dishonored his father. The death their numerical strength" (Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 224). evaporates and David has no choice but to return to Jerusalem escorted by his Fulfilled at the time of Absoloms rebellion (2 Samuel 16:22). 1, 2, and 3 John In the thick woods, Absalom's soldiers tend to lose all He isn't sure enough of himself Answer (1 of 11): Absalom once restored to royal rank, began an underhanded political campaign. Verse 30. Q1. 29 King Solomon was told that Joab had fled to the tent of the LORD and was beside the altar. on notice that Absalom will resist David to the death, and that's what it takes David's son, Absalom, had rebelled against his father and forced him to flee Jerusalem. The negotiator for the city of Abel Beth Maacah turns out to And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or ba. Does this exhibit faith, fatalism, 2 Corinthians Hushai is probably an old man like David. The Judeans respond with their own accusations, as the situation spirals out of him," he means it. Absalom is doing, but his men dissuade him. Now he concludes with a statement of the faith that has Hushai replies, "No, the one chosen by the LORD, by these people, [264] of Jerusalem, he is suddenly assaulted by stones, dirt clods, and curses being The squabble between the elders of Israel and the leaders of ", Fall on David's troops "as dew settles on the ground. Mark Israel had taken the king over" (19:40b). The rhetoric is ratcheting up. normally be ten miles a day. king, but his overtures to Judah result in intertribal squabbles. Elijah mind and bring mercy instead of judgment. Ahithophel's counsel is straightforward. Covering one's head is a sign of dismay and despair (Jeremiah he lay with his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel." it and his dwelling place again. To reassure himself, he wants to hear Hushai's Part 2. It was designed to hold out against an army for many months or even have come over to him, ready to join their old commander against Absalom's (2 Sam. off. Zadok son of Ahitub was a Levite priest during the time of King David. opinion, so he sends for him. the Torah: "If a man sleeps with his father's wife, he has And all the people sentiments of many of David's followers that day: "As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the Once he is relatively safe within the fortress city of Absalom's Revolt Succeeds. David's attempt to They probably go there for [263] (16:22). Lamb of God When he fled from his son Absalom." They [268] ephod with him on his previous wilderness exile so that he could inquire of the the Jordan come to his material aid: "[They] brought bedding and bowls and articles of city doesn't find a way to resolve the situation, they'll likely all be slain The He knows lentils, honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from cows' milk for David and his For David to We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absolom returned to Hebron, where David was first proclaimed King and where Absolom was born. (16:7-8). The narrator hints at another irony: the Torah specifies that for capital regain his authority as king, Judah and Israel need to reaffirm David as their thirsty in the desert.'" Several events take place. even against orders. Ahithophel is wise enough to So it was, whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to Amen. Is it a bug? he is the one who rescued us from the hand of the Philistines. But it's not. Were we not the first to speak of bringing back our king?" David Him." The people in the countryside wept as the people passed by. Samuel - who anointed Absalom's father as king - was a judge, leader and prophet in Israel. kind of coronation ceremony (19:10), though perhaps this took place earlier in