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Absalom

-3rd son of David


Absalom

-3rd son of David

- in revenge kills brother


Absalom

-3rd son of David


- estranged from David


David the great King- getting older

Absalom

-3rd son of David




David the great King- getting older

Absalom

-3rd son of David



- struggles to be reconciled with Absalom

David refuses to be reconciledDavid refuses to be reconciled

2 Samuel 14... 28 Absalom lived two years in Jerusalem without seeing the king’s face. 29 Then Absalom sent for Joab in order to send him to the king, but Joab refused to come to him.

For two years Absalom seeks further help from Joab to meet his fatherFor two years Absalom seeks further help from Joab to meet his father

But David refuses to be reconciledBut David refuses to be reconciled

2 Samuel 14... 33 So Joab went to the king and told him this. Then the king summoned Absalom, and he came in and bowed down with his face to the ground before the king.

And the king kissed Absalom.

Eventually Absalom persuades Joab to persuade David to let them meetEventually Absalom persuades Joab to persuade David to let them meet

Absalom grows in power and boldnessAbsalom grows in power and boldness

2 Samuel 151 In the course of time,

Absalom provided himself with a chariot and horses and with fifty men to run ahead of

him


2 Samuel 152 He would get up early and stand by the side of the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone came with a complaint to be placed before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out to

him, “What town are you from?” He would answer, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel.”

looks for people with a grievancelooks for people with a grievance


2 Samuel 153 Then Absalom would say to him, “Look, your claims are valid and proper, but there is no representative of the king to hear you.” 4 And Absalom would add, “If only I were appointed judge in the land! Then everyone who has a complaint or case could

come to me and I would see that they receive justice.”

looks for people with a grievance sowing a seed of his better way

looks for people with a grievance sowing a seed of his better way


2 Samuel 155 Also, whenever anyone approached him to bow down before him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him and

kiss him. 6 Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the

hearts of the people of Israel.

deliberately taking loyalty from Daviddeliberately taking loyalty from David

Eventually Absalom seeks permission to go to HebronEventually Absalom seeks permission to go to Hebron

2 Samuel 157 At the end of four years, Absalom said to the king, “Let me go to Hebron and fulfill a vow I made to the LORD. 8 While your servant was living at Geshur in Aram, I made this vow: ‘If the LORD takes me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’” 9 The king said to him, “Go in peace.” So he went to Hebron.

Hebron:Absalom's birthplace

Place where David was anointed king

Absalom creates illusion of powerAbsalom creates illusion of power

2 Samuel 1510 Then Absalom sent secret messengers throughout the tribes of Israel to say, “As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpets, then say, ‘Absalom is king in Hebron.’” 11 Two hundred men from Jerusalem had accompanied Absalom. They had been invited as guests and went quite innocently, knowing nothing about the matter.

Absalom creates illusion of powerAbsalom creates illusion of power

2 Samuel 1512 While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept on increasing.

Ahithopel goes to Absalom

David given message of his loss of the peopleDavid given message of his loss of the people

2 Samuel 1513 A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”

David leaves to save the city from violenceDavid leaves to save the city from violence

2 Samuel 1514 Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.”

David leaves to save the city from violenceDavid leaves to save the city from violence

2 Samuel 1515 The king’s officials answered him, “Your servants are ready to do whatever our lord the king chooses.” 16 The king set out, with his entire household following him; but he left ten concubines to take care of the palace. 17 So the king set out, with all the people following him, and they halted at the edge of the city. 18 All his men marched past him, along with all the Kerethites and Pelethites; and all the six hundred Gittites who had accompanied him from Gath marched before the king.

David concerned that others be okDavid concerned that others be ok

2 Samuel 1519 The king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why should you come along with us? Go back and stay with King Absalom. You are a foreigner, an exile from your homeland. 20 You came only yesterday. And today shall I make you wander about with us, when I do not know where I am going? Go back, and take your people with you. May the LORD show you kindness and faithfulness.”

Does not have much hope for future

David still inspires loyalty and supportDavid still inspires loyalty and support

2 Samuel 1521 But Ittai replied to the king, “As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be.” 22 David said to Ittai, “Go ahead, march on.” So Ittai the Gittite marched on with all his men and the families that were with him.

David still inspires loyalty and supportDavid still inspires loyalty and support

2 Samuel 1523 The whole countryside wept aloud as all the people passed by. The king also crossed the Kidron Valley, and all the people moved on toward the wilderness.

David returns to the wilderness

David does not believe he is worthy of God’s helpDavid does not believe he is worthy of God’s help

2 Samuel 1524 Zadok was there, too, and all the Levites who were with him were carrying the ark of the covenant of God. They set down the ark of God, and Abiathar offered sacrifices until all the people had finished leaving the city. 25 Then the king said to Zadok, “Take the ark of God back into the city. If I find favour in the LORD’s eyes, he will bring me back and let me see it and his dwelling place again. 26 But if he says, ‘I am not pleased with you,’ then I am ready; let him do to me whatever seems good to him.”

David does not use the Ark to force God to save him as the people had done with Samuel

David does not use the Ark to force God to save him as the people had done with Samuel


2 Samuel 1527 The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Do you understand? Go back to the city with my blessing. Take your son Ahimaaz with you, and also Abiathar’s son Jonathan. You and Abiathar return with your two sons. 28 I will wait at the fords in the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.” 29 So Zadok and Abiathar took the ark of God back to Jerusalem and stayed there.


2 Samuel 1530 But David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went; his head was covered and he was barefoot. All the people with him covered their heads too and were weeping as they went up.

David grieves

David prays against Ahithophel helping AbsalomDavid prays against Ahithophel helping Absalom

David sends Hushai back as a spyDavid sends Hushai back as a spy

David meets Ziba, servant of MephiboshethDavid meets Ziba, servant of Mephibosheth

David cursed by ShimeiDavid cursed by Shimei2 Samuel 16

5 As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the same clan as Saul’s family came out from there. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and he cursed as he came out. 6 He pelted David and all the king’s officials with stones, though all the troops and the special guard were on David’s right and left. 7 As he cursed, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you murderer, you scoundrel! 8 The LORD has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The LORD has given the kingdom into the hands of your son Absalom. You have come to ruin because you are a murderer!”

David cursed by ShimeiDavid cursed by Shimei

2 Samuel 169 Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head.”

Abishai wants to defend David by killing Shimei

2 Samuel 1610

But the king said, “What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the LORD said to him, ‘Curse David,’ who can ask, ‘Why do you do this?’” 11 David then said to Abishai and all his officials, “My son, who is of my own flesh, is trying to take my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone; let him curse, for the LORD has told him to. 12 It may be that the LORD will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.”


David does not want defendingDavid does not want defending- can’t be worse that Absalom- can’t be worse that Absalom

- can’t be sure God is with him- can’t be sure God is with him


2 Samuel 1613 So David and his men continued along the road while Shimei was going along the hillside opposite him, cursing as he went and throwing stones at him and showering him with dirt. 14 The king and all the people with him arrived at their destination exhausted. And there he refreshed himself.

Hushai, careful not to lie, offers his service to AbsalomHushai, careful not to lie, offers his service to Absalom

Ahithophel advises Absalom to pursue DavidAhithophel advises Absalom to pursue David

Hushai gives different advice - wait and gather more

men

Hushai gives different advice - wait and gather more

men

Hushai sends warning to DavidHushai sends warning to David

David gets his army readyDavid gets his army ready

2 Samuel 181 David mustered the men who were with him and appointed over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2 David sent out his troops, a third under the command of Joab, a third under Joab’s brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under Ittai the Gittite.

David wants to lead the armyDavid wants to lead the army

2 Samuel 182 ... The king told the troops, “I myself will surely march out with you.” 3 But the men said, “You must not go out; if we are forced to flee, they won’t care about us. Even if half of us die, they won’t care; but you are worth ten thousand of us. It would be better now for you to give us support from the city.”

But the men feel he would be a liability if they need to flee

David instructs care for Absalom - his sonDavid instructs care for Absalom - his son2 Samuel 18

4 The king answered, “I will do whatever seems best to you.” So the king stood beside the gate while all his men marched out in units of hundreds and of thousands. 5 The king commanded Joab, Abishai and Ittai, “Be gentle with the young man Absalom for my sake.” And all the troops heard the king giving orders concerning Absalom to each of the commanders.

David’s army winDavid’s army win

2 Samuel 186 David’s army marched out of the city to fight Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. 7 There Israel’s troops were routed by David’s men, and the casualties that day were great—twenty thousand men. 8 The battle spread out over the whole countryside, and the forest swallowed up more men that day than the sword.

Absalom caught by his hairAbsalom caught by his hair

2 Samuel 189 Now Absalom happened to meet David’s men. He was riding his mule, and as the mule went under the thick branches of a large oak, Absalom’s hair got caught in the tree. He was left hanging in midair, while the mule he was riding kept on going.


2 Samuel 1810 When one of the men saw what had happened, he told Joab, “I just saw Absalom hanging in an oak tree.” 11 Joab said to the man who had told him this, “What! You saw him? Why didn’t you strike him to the ground right there? Then I would have had to give you ten shekels of silver and a warrior’s belt.”

Joab wanted Absalom killed


2 Samuel 1812 But the man replied, “Even if a thousand shekels were weighed out into my hands, I would not lay a hand on the king’s son. In our hearing the king commanded you and Abishai and Ittai, ‘Protect the young man Absalom for my sake.’ 13 And if I had put my life in jeopardy—and nothing is hidden from the king—you would have kept your distance from me.”

Joab wanted Absalom killed

but soldier remembered David’s instruction


2 Samuel 1814 Joab said, “I’m not going to wait like this for you.” So he took three javelins in his hand and plunged them into Absalom’s heart while Absalom was still alive in the oak tree. 15 And ten of Joab’s armor–bearers surrounded Absalom, struck him and killed him.

Joab leads in killing Absalom

Absalom buried under rocksAbsalom buried under rocks

2 Samuel 1816 Then Joab sounded the trumpet, and the troops stopped pursuing Israel, for Joab halted them. 17 They took Absalom, threw him into a big pit in the forest and piled up a large heap of rocks over him. Meanwhile, all the Israelites fled to their homes.

2 Samuel 1831 Then the Cushite arrived and said, “My lord the king, hear the good news! The LORD has vindicated you today by delivering you from the hand of all who rose up against you.” 32 The king asked the Cushite, “Is the young man Absalom safe?” The Cushite replied, “May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up to harm you be like that young man.”

News is taken to David News is taken to David

2 Samuel 1833 The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you—O Absalom, my son, my son!”

2 Samuel 191 Joab was told, “The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.” 2 And for the whole army the victory that day was turned into mourning, because on that day the troops heard it said, “The king is grieving for his son.” 3 The men stole into the city that day as men steal in who are ashamed when they flee from battle. 4 The king covered his face and cried aloud, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”

David heart broken for Absalom David heart broken for Absalom

AbsalomAbsalom

Fixated on what he wants

AbsalomAbsalom

holds onto grievance against the one who let him down


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believes he can do better

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believes he can do betterbelieves he is entitled

AbsalomAbsalom

Manipulates - end justifies means - takes what he believes to be his




AbsalomAbsalom

Manipulates - end justifies means - takes what he believes to be his




Cannot force God’s hand

DavidDavidBelieves he is unpopular


2 Samuel 1513 A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.”


not aware of real popularity2 Samuel 15

21 But Ittai replied to the king, “As surely as the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, there will your servant be.” 22 David said to Ittai, “Go ahead, march on.” So Ittai the Gittite marched on with all his men and the families that were with him.


not aware of real popularity2 Samuel 15

23 The whole countryside wept aloud as all the people passed by. The king also crossed the Kidron Valley, and all the people moved on toward the wilderness.

DavidDavidBelieves he is unpopularDeeply distressed


2 Samuel 1530 But David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went; his head was covered and he was barefoot. All the people with him covered their heads too and were weeping as they went up.


Concerned for safety of others


Concerned for safety of others2 Samuel 15

14 Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.”



2 Samuel 1519 The king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why should you come along with us? Go back and stay with King Absalom. You are a foreigner, an exile from your homeland. 20 You came only yesterday. And today shall I make you wander about with us, when I do not know where I am going? Go back, and take your people with you. May the LORD show you kindness and faithfulness.”


Concerned for safety of othersReturns to wilderness


Concerned for safety of othersReturns to wilderness

2 Samuel 1523 The whole countryside wept aloud as all the people passed by. The king also crossed the Kidron Valley, and all the people moved on toward the wilderness.


Concerned for safety of othersReturns to wildernessBelieves God may have left him

2 Samuel 1525 Then the king said to Zadok, “Take the ark of God back into the city. If I find favour in the LORD’s eyes, he will bring me back and let me see it and his dwelling place again. 26 But if he says, ‘I am not pleased with you,’ then I am ready; let him do to me whatever seems good to him.”

DavidDavid

Believes God may have left him

DavidDavid

Believes he is unpopular

Deeply distressed


Returns to wilderness

Humbly, does not try to force God to help him


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2 Samuel 1525 Then the king said to Zadok, “Take the ark of God back into the city. If I find favour in the LORD’s eyes, he will bring me back and let me see it and his dwelling place again. 26 But if he says, ‘I am not pleased with you,’ then I am ready; let him do to me whatever seems good to him.”

DavidDavid


Deeply distressed





Forgives his enemies

2 Samuel 1611 David then said to Abishai and all his officials, “My son, who is of my own flesh, is trying to take my life. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone; let him curse, for the LORD has told him to. 12 It may be that the LORD will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his

curse today.”

DavidDavid


DavidDavid

Forgives his enemiesConcerned for Absalom

2 Samuel 185 The king commanded Joab, Abishai and Ittai, “Be gentle with the young man Absalom for my sake.” And all the troops heard the king giving orders concerning Absalom to each of the commanders.

DavidDavid


Deeply distressed




Has to recognise he cannot

do what he once did



DavidDavid


Deeply distressed



do what he once did

2 Samuel 182 ... The king told the troops, “I myself will surely march out with you.” 3 But the men said, “You must not go out; if we are forced to flee, they won’t care about us. Even if half of us die, they won’t care; but you are worth ten thousand of us. It would be better now for you to give us support from the city.”

DavidDavid


Deeply distressed





do what he once did



Discovers God has not abandoned Him

DavidDavid

Deeply distressed


2 Samuel 1831 Then the Cushite arrived and said, “My lord the king, hear the good news! The LORD has vindicated you today by delivering you from the hand of all who rose up against you.”

Psalm 3A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. DavidDavid


Psalm 3A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom.

1 LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!

2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”

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2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” 3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory,

the one who lifts my head high.

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the one who lifts my head high. 4 I call out to the LORD,

and he answers me from his holy mountain.

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and he answers me from his holy mountain. 5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again,

because the LORD sustains me.

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because the LORD sustains me. 6 I will not fear

though tens of thousands assail me on every side.

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though tens of thousands assail me on every side. 7 Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.

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though tens of thousands assail me on every side. 7 Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. 8 From the LORD comes deliverance.

May your blessing be on your people.

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Psalm 9 For the director of music. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A psalm of David.

1 I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

2 I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.

3 My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before you.

4 For you have upheld my right and my cause,

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4 For you have upheld my right and my cause, sitting enthroned as the righteous judge.

... 9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed,

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... 9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.

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... 9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. 10 Those who know your name trust in you,

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... 9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. 10 Those who know your name trust in you,

for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.

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