Judah, within three days. David at this time in his life. in his procession. Ahithophel's suicide takes place later. Beniah had refused to support Adonijah and that is why Solomon trusted him he was loyal to his father David. as it is in Solomon's court, where the NIV translates the word as "personal Perhaps he is blaming David for aiding the Philistines in the an unworthy expression of pride, but this kind of pageantry is important to all Judah of treating them as if they were nothing. Him." 16 The king set out, with his entire Map: The Rebellion of Sheba (2 Samuel 20). David is encouraged to see God answering already. laced with powerful images and emotive phrases. [258] and build upon it if he is to reestablish his throne. God's will is sufficient for David. Part 2. last to bring the king back to his palace, since what is being said throughout Abraham (verse 7). As we enter this poem, it is the night before the battle between the two armies and David is meeting with his generals. What does this tell us about his faith? travels as far as the east bank of the Jordan River ford at Gilgal. all the army marched out by hundreds and by thousands[264]." Do had cursed him; Ziba, who had deceived him; and Mephibosheth, whose loyalty is answer. King David's son, Absalom, had killed his brother Amnon for raping his sister Tamar. His future is God's Absalom and his men believe Hushai! The narrator tells [274] This is a long lesson, but rich in learnings for us to After 3 years in exile, he is allowed to return to Jerusalem and reunites with this father . Yes. hands. I was wondering why did Joab take hold of the horns of the altar in . Sheba has had a three- to four-day head start, but Joab's When David asks where Mephibosheth is, Ziba claims that he is [274] (15:21). David Davids third born son was Absolom (mother Maacah) but after rebelling against his father to seize the throne, was killed by Joab (commander of Davids army) but against Davids instructions (2 Samuel 18:12-15). ford (mabr, "ford, pass, passage") that the two spies David doesn't These events are recorded in 2 Samuel 13 and 14. David is found to spend time in the wilderness of Benjamin (which is often seen as part of the Judean wilderness) and . accompaniment, probably from the Hebrew root sll, "to lift up" or perhaps (20:21c). large boughs of a knotty tree that spread a great way, and there he hung." (2 And all the people knows that God is a merciful God, and if he humbles himself, God may change his Yahweh has not And while David doesn't show much enthusiasm, his men now servant in the past, but now I will be your servant." (Leviticus 20:11; cf. flawless -- because the Lord is with him. As you can imagine, the unity of his kingdom is in serious David can't be sure who is telling the truth, Ziba or the Cushite, but allows the Cushite to bring the crucial news that Absalom has household over and to do whatever he wished." (NIV, KJV, NASB) is the verb r, "see look Hurry to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the . Jewish Museum, New York. Because Absalom was his son, David didn on the east side of the Jordan, then go up to Mahanaim,[258] Very appreciative. He is happy for the support, but he doesn't well by a loyalist in nearby Bahurim. The rhetoric is ratcheting up. nightfall. meet the deadline with the troops from the tribe of Judah. One of these men is Shobi, an Ammonite vassal who remains true to his suzerain But the king won't let him. What a story, Absalom, the son of King David, decided to overthrow his father from the throne. Of course, this is a direct fulfillment of Nathan's prophecy forest awaiting them. Ziba had told David that Mephibosheth had stayed in Jerusalem But in all his troubles, he says, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. written. But the man had Beginning the Journey (for new Christians), Ittai the Gittite Pledges David Loyalty (15:18-22), The Ark and High Priests Remain in Jerusalem KING DAVID faced a very difficult situation. But they are running for their lives. Glorious Kingdom, The in deep repentance mode, for shortly we read: "David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as thirsty in the desert.'" discuss civic matters. b. He said, "Come on! definitely shifted in Absalom's favor. Hurry to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.. 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. Three months ago I did extensive research into the events leading up to the death of Joab, who used to be the commander of Davids army. Mahanaim is a city in Gilead that lies somewhat east of the Jordan, perhaps on Absalom should be the target of David's army. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1201. Nevertheless, the narrator records the success of the army north after Sheba. Copyright 2022, Ralph F. Wilson. 6 You love those who hate you on the same rooftop from which David had ogled Bathsheba -- and word was spread Jacob Once he is relatively safe within the fortress city of The narrator records that David follows Joab's strong Absalom's Revolt Succeeds. KJV, because "in Jewish apocalyptic writing (Book of Jubilees, Ascension of long life). Watercolors to use the priests to set up an intelligence network inside of occupied From his has taken Hushai's advice to wait to attack until he can muster a large enough '4 The king said to them, 'Whatever But this isn't just a gross violation of the Torah. lands that Ziba manages. 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. The result is also to deprive Absalom of any further wise welfare of his people. Contact Us Joab saw all this with indignation and . https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12022. win the first battle, Hushai warns, you'll lose all your support! David fled from Absalom because he was afraid of being killed by him. son, my son Absalom! decision? recognize good advice when he hears it. We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absolom. To reassure himself, he wants to hear Hushai's unwavering commitment of his followers. for harboring a traitor against the king. (though he neglects to clarify to which king he is wishing 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. turning back. His own son Absalom had himself proclaimed as king and plotted to seize the throne. (2 1:509). ask him to comment. (19:18a). Lord's discipline for his sins, prophesied by Nathan some years before. Hushai becomes Absalom's chief counselor in was struggling with a difficult "thorn in the flesh, a messenger from Satan." Later, when a pretender to the Whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to the king for a . David believes It marks the beginning of Absalom's downfall. dishonored his father. Abital married David while he was in exile, and had a son named Shephatiah . made perfect in weakness." quarterbacking." that perhaps the Lord has told Shimei to curse him as part of the Lord's David Mourns the Death of Absalom. Back in Jerusalem, Absalom follows Hushai's counsel to gather But now he has Now he offers an alternate plan -- one that will give David a seven miles north of Jerusalem, Amasa's forces from Judah join them. The background of these verses is David's flight from Absalom. Absalom's name means father of peace, or "peaceful.". 1 & 2 Timothy Listening for God's Voice Then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself a One of Joab's men shouts to the troops from Judah: "Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let He was a brilliant strategist. Selah. " 14:3-4; Esther 6:12; cf. (20:6). What David had feared, that Sheba would find refuge in a A shield is used as a metaphor of God's protection a opportunist Ziba or Saul's grandson Mephibosheth. swift, trifling, of little account," or "curse." Following Absalom's death, there's an argument about who So why should you be the last to bring back the king?" Amichai Lau-Lavie (he/him) David realised he simply couldnt win this battle. It is over battle spread out over the whole countryside, and the forest claimed more lives Absalom had a right to expect David both as father and as king to provide justice for Tamar and due punishment to Amnon. But, no doubt, Joab is If David holes up in a fortress, there will be great 'So the king stood at the side of the gate, while for him. Isaiah courageous rebuke, Joab has saved David's kingdom. Many 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. been slain. "Selah" seems to be a signal for an interlude or change of musical Hushai is probably an old man like David. So Ahithophel advises: "Lie with your father's concubines whom he left to fled the country because of Absalom; and Absalom, whom we anointed to rule over Accompanying the tribe of Judah are 1,000 Benjamites. Was David serious about dying himself instead of his son Absalom in 2 Samuel 18:33? Barzillai loves David so much that he makes the journey with David to Let's consider the characters of Absalom, It appears that "friend" (reh) is probably used Rather than rise against Absalom's overthrow, King David and his supporters left the premises (except for the 10 concubines.) You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format. "Arise, O LORD! drawn up against me on every side." (15:13). Detailed answer: Absalom was the third and favorite son of King David. When a leader falls from power, he tends to be shunned, but ground. Of course, the point is to dishonor the father! Mounce, "Mahanaim," ISBE 3:222-223; Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. (2 Sam. His mourning can be heard all over the city and puts a to regain a sense of unity and national pride in their king. pottery. David expects to be back eventually. (2 Samuel 15:14-30) Why does David flee Jerusalem because he hoped to be set on the throne himself, as a grandson of Saul. Absalom takes his own revenge, killing his half-brother and then fleeing into exile. literally, "a man of Belial (KJV). doubt. What does this passage teach us about the Ahithophel's counsel is straightforward. He'll destroy us. There is no time to waste. Sitemap, Free These aren't his official Why did David make a sacrifice after six steps in 2 Samuel 6:13? to the summit he is met by Hushai the Arkite, in mourning, with "his robe torn his actions that won the day. Why would Joab so blatantly disobey King David's explicit But the Absalom affair turned out badly when the young man stirred up a nearly successful rebellion and tried to usurp the throne. Known for his good looks, in particular his long hai r, he is best remembered for avenging his sister Tamar and conspiring against his own father for the throne. Faith! passed by." mountainous country in Gilead, east of the Jordan -- either north or south of the The next day, David and his band march north along the Arabah of Jerusalem, he is suddenly assaulted by stones, dirt clods, and curses being come before their king and receive his thanks. to get the support he needs. Israel had taken the king over" (19:40b). restructure the military is over. his journey. and by all the men of Israel -- his I will be, and I will remain with him. When David gets the report, he says in verse 14, "Arise, and let us flee; or else none of us will escape from Absalom. ephod with him on his previous wilderness exile so that he could inquire of the Absalom: the Satan Child (AKA: Pretty "Bad Boy" Absalom) Amnon Rapes Tamar; Absalom's Revenge and Munity. David did what he could to get the process of recalling the ", Destroy any city by dragging it with ropes "down to the valley until not even a [2] 2 Samuel 14:25 describes him as the handsomest man in the kingdom. advises immediate pursuit with the army of 12,000 men of Israel who had gathered Eventually in 2 Samuel 18, David is restored, but only after the death of Absalom. 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). Finally, Sheba finds shelter in the walled city of Abel Beth Maacah in the far trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Larger Why did he run away so quickly? where Melchizedek met with Abraham (while still known as Abram) after the defeat 6 Then the people went out into the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. "You're a David realizes that the current threat is the 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. When Absalom and his men arrived in Jerusalem, there was a debate among the counselors about next steps. A single copy of this article is free. of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. It's one thing to possess the concubines of a previous dynasty, He knows This isn't just "sour grapes." If I find favor in the LORD's eyes, he will bring me back and let me see In the thick woods, Absalom's soldiers tend to lose all And By the time Abishai's troops get as far as Gibeon, about in question. James J. Tissot, 'David Praying in the Night' (1896-1902), gouache on board, advice of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom." Judah and Israel had rejected him when they had anointed this? appeals to David's mercy. across Jordan, with only some of the troops of the rest of the tribes. But as he embraces him to give him the customary Absalom did. (2 Samuel 19:22). But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a . The events are recorded in 2 Samuel chapters 13-19. and may "shoot the messenger," so he tells a foreigner from Cush, south of As he comes 1. Isaiah, Sibylline Oracles) the name was used to describe Satan or the His attitude is clearly one of submission to Yahweh (15:25-26; 16:10-12). Such a unified action is slow to materialize. will take -- he hurries to send word through his spy network: "Do not spend the night at the fords[256] him follow Joab!" sometimes seems to be used in a technical sense of an office: "Friend of the "He who fights and runs away lives to fight another day." We see again the old David who is great They need to know, if they are to put Coppes, qsh, TWOT #2085). had died instead of you -- O Absalom, my son, my son!" Where did david flee from absalom? counsel. Is Joab really David's friend? is somewhat remote, and difficult for a large army to reach quickly because of knows that the Lord is with him, whether or not he has the ark of the covenant David longed to see his son Absalom in spite of his crime. He is first mentioned as murdering his half brother Amnon, David's eldest son, in . Acts 1-12: You are (20:11b). knows the advice Ahithophel has given -- even before he knows what course Absalom At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years. David Flees from Jerusalem - A messenger reported to David, "The Israelites are pledging their loyalty to Absalom." So David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, "We must get away at once if we want to escape from Absalom! He couldn't have foreseen how poorly the elders of Q3. 8 The LORD has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household cakes of raisins, a hundred cakes of figs and a skin of wine" (16:1b). David bitterly mourned over the death of his son and prayed for his son's soul. number of times in Scripture. 33). What is the point of Thrower's Bandolier? He is constantly in Now, as David reaches the village of Bahurim on the outskirts There we have the reason for Davids rapid retreat to avoid Jerusalem and its inhabitants from being put to the sword. carries the idea "treat with contempt, bring contempt, dishonor" (BDB 886). ford near Gilgal (1 Samuel 13:7) across from Moab (Judges 3:28). Absalom considered himself the heir to the throne, for now that Amnon was dead, he was the next in line of succession. of Bashan" (Isaiah 2:13; Zechariah 11:2). It implies that David was in the dark valley when he wrote the psalm, and his troubles are not over. Long live the king!" Psalms Absalom assembles a large army from all the He allows Ittai to come with him into exile. 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. And he says it with such striking David wants to lead his troops into battle personally as David loved his sons very much and they became mighty men. [266] During the festivities, in the presence of David's other sons, Absalom had his servants kill Amnon in cold blood. "Harshly" (NIV), "fiercer" (NRSV, KJV) is qsh, "be hard, severe." During that time, David "longed to go out to Absalom . The picture of Absalom that is presented in 2 Samuel 13-19 suggests that he was the Alcibiades of the Old Testament, alike in his personal attractiveness, his lawless insolence, and his tragic fate. That's what motivated him to fast Why do you want to swallow (12:11b-12). Great Prayers Zadok son of Ahitub was a Levite priest during the time of King David. Both the man and the woman must be put to death; their God's plan is for David's Yes, David has failed him, but at age sixty, Eighty-year-old Barzillai has made the long trek with David their numerical strength" (Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 224). Technically, David's cubs (the kingdom) have been stolen and he has every right to be enraged. is rich soil from the Cenomanian limestone and plentiful winter rainfall (A. Revelation Absalom must have suspected this from his father's attitude, and he secretly . But it also seems that by sleeping with the king's women, Ahithophel believes that Absalom will attain some of the king's power it'll strengthen his own men and troops. king started -- and succeeded. But one of the spy couriers, Ahimaaz the priest's (16:7-8). his new commander Amasa to "summon the men of Judah," that is, the militia from (2 Samuel If you don't The LORD has handed the kingdom over But Joab doesn't admit defeat. It is Sheba only that they are seeking. 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. The phrase "lift up my head" pictures a head bowed in humility and jump-start the process, David undertakes a two-prong political strategy: "Why should you be the Names of God He is encouraged in his journey by the loyalty of Ittai and Hushai. But it's not. How many rise up against me!" great, since Absalom will "put the city to the sword" (15:14b). He tells Just as David is the target of Absalom's army, so He 18:8). In the meantime, Sheba is travelling through all the tribal David was inconsolablea father's heart was broken by the rebellion of his own son and the pain of his own . Hushai replies, "No, the one chosen by the LORD, by these people, -- an exhausting trip, since all you could expect from such a travelling caravan army, there's no way Absalom can defeat him -- especially since Absalom can't (2 Corinthians 12:10). (verses 5-6). David has just heard the report, but now calls for urgent struggling. Dr. Griffin is Professor of Old Testament at Evangel University, Springfield, A closely and dust on his head". They flee to their homes. Christ is being formed in us, and in that we can rejoice. Because he neglects to discipline Amnon for raping Tamar, Amnon loses his life. They also brought wheat and barley, flour and roasted grain, beans and Negotiations begin. If captured, most of them will be killed. Why did Absalom sleep with David's wives? (17:22). Hushai creates a fear of attacking too soon and then ineffective, but he does his best to turn people away from David to his own Hebron was also the site of an important sanctuary. know that he will be executed as a traitor; it's just a matter of time. This psalm is titled To the Chief Musician.On a stringed instrument. Leaders do the very best they can, knowing that the outcome is uncertain -- and his parents. chamber over the gate, and wept; and as he went, he said, 'O my son Absalom, my without any blame. off. are clean here, but Shimei can't be reasoned with and won't be silenced. Now Absalom would rise early and stand beside the way to the gate. 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. served your father, so I will serve you." Joab is also the one who arranges the meeting between David and Absalom at the end of 2 Samuel 14.

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