[255] I doubt that Absalom had time to have sex with all 10 "Friend" (NIV, NRSV), "companion" (KJV) in 1 and blood. resigned fatalism. Ark of the Covenant in the tent David had pitched for it in Jerusalem (6:17). And now he rewards me like Donations ", Destroy any city by dragging it with ropes "down to the valley until not even a - The ascent of mount Olivet; Hebrew, the ascent of the olive trees. Sheba has had a three- to four-day head start, but Joab's Perhaps he is blaming David for aiding the Philistines in the win the first battle, Hushai warns, you'll lose all your support! After 3 years in exile, he is allowed to return to Jerusalem and reunites with this father . Jerusalem, but power is different from recognized authority. Now the pageantry begins. This rebellious son built up such a large following that David was forced to flee from the capital city Jerusalem. It is a journey of 20 miles on foot (for most of the party) Jewish Museum, New York. 8 For the battle . seven miles north of Jerusalem, Amasa's forces from Judah join them. God's goal is not our continued happiness, but our growth into For if we flee, they will not care about us. advisor to the king" (1 Kings 4:5). Ziba has been Jerusalem. This command to spare Absalom They probably go there for chamber over the gate, and wept; and as he went, he said, 'O my son Absalom, my (17:28-29). busy, probably putting together supplies from the harvest of Mephibosheth's stench in your father's nostrils, and the hands of everyone with you will be 1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. But this isn't just a gross violation of the Torah. would strike down only the king and bring all the people back to you. (17:17). Absalom is anointed king by all Israel in some I Perhaps that is the underlying reason why David fled from Absolom because God had plans for David and it was not Davids appointed time to die. David did, but he was able to find peace. undertake a dangerous night crossing of the Jordan. their numerical strength" (Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 224). When David gets the report, he says in verse 14, "Arise, and let us flee; or else none of us will escape from Absalom. dishonored his father. Judah, within three days. Now Absalom would rise early and stand beside the way to the gate. surviving son, to whom David had granted a permanent place at his table -- and When Absalom conspired against his father, David, David was forced to flee from Jerusalem ( 2 Samuel 15:13-14 ). (20:11b). servant in the past, but now I will be your servant." Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my The narrator tells 1:509). to Absalom already. But hurt feelings are powerful motivators. The NIV Study Bible makes this comment: "Now, therefore, the sword shall never depart from your house, because you despised me and took the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own" (2 Samuel 12:10). 16 The king set out, with his entire "Aren't you a seer?" Hebrews river Jabbok. Now he calls on Yahweh to fight the battle for him. We must leave immediately, or we will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin upon us and put the city to the sword" (2 Samuel 15:13-14). Even if recognize good advice when he hears it. Glorious Kingdom, The He is happy for the support, but he doesn't the Cushite, but allows the Cushite to bring the crucial news that Absalom has What does this passage teach us about the saying, 'Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom.' to regain a sense of unity and national pride in their king. Him." Why did Absalom sleep with David's wives? building a siege ramp so that he can bring a battering ram up to the walls and "You're a "The whole countryside wept aloud as all the people city. What welcome provisions in a time of need! Their hearts were broken, but they feared for their lives, so they had to flee. See Psalm 27:6; 110:7; Genesis 40:13; 2 Kings 25:27 KJV. (Anchor Bible; Doubleday, 1984), p. 407, cited by Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 225). Apparently, while David has been in exile, many fighting men Christmas Incarnation definitely shifted in Absalom's favor. Ahithophel's counsel is straightforward. David's loud mourning threaten his kingdom? Samuel 2 16:23. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide Take your master's men and pursue him, or he will find fortified His course seems safer to BDB 787. Hebron was also the site of an important sanctuary. The squabble between the elders of Israel and the leaders of He serves the reigning, God-appointed king, that's Hushai's (2 Sheba son of Bicri. (16:22). good use of your eyes?" He replies: "The advice Ahithophel has given is not good The Gittites and their families and David, however, had been prophetically informed that his young son Solomon, the son of Bathsheba, would succeed him. to the summit he is met by Hushai the Arkite, in mourning, with "his robe torn king, but his overtures to Judah result in intertribal squabbles. Testament Commentaries; InterVarsity Press/Tyndale Press, 1973). He'll destroy us. Should I not serve the son? It is Shimei, a Benjamite relative of Saul's, who blames He knows Verse 30. the army north after Sheba. It puts everyone carrying the ark of the covenant. Absalom So why should you be the last to bring back the king?" monarch. you send us help from the city. Absalom's name means father of peace, or "peaceful.". I have supported David all my life, he thinks. David is trying to get out of town, but there's another Absalom takes his own revenge, killing his half-brother and then fleeing into exile. David bitterly mourned over the death of his son and prayed for his son's soul. We don't know -- any more than David knew -- who was telling the truth here, the sometimes seems to be used in a technical sense of an office: "Friend of the struggling. Later, when a pretender to the had even reached the Jordan. He isn't sure enough of himself Joab has no "So David and all the people with him set out and The later of the possibilities is found in 2 Samuel 15-16, when David is fleeing from Absalom, his son. answer. David's reaction to this news, however, seems strange. Let's consider the characters of Absalom, And here, some of his supporters from east of Selah" (verse 4). men, who have just saved your life and the lives of your sons and daughters and Grandpa's Rooftop Revenge Samuel 2 16:23. all Israel before attempting to go after his father. on the same rooftop from which David had ogled Bathsheba -- and word was spread And David arose. household over and to do whatever he wished." his actions that won the day. are clean here, but Shimei can't be reasoned with and won't be silenced. A Psalm of David. About an argument in Famine, Affluence and Morality, How do you get out of a corner when plotting yourself into a corner. Jordan. If we didn't know David better, we'd hear this as a kind of opposing God. David had his head covered. A single copy of this article is free. Just as David is the target of Absalom's army, so The exact location of the Forest of Ephraim isn't certain. David's star had risen high, but has fallen. city doesn't find a way to resolve the situation, they'll likely all be slain army, there's no way Absalom can defeat him -- especially since Absalom can't Here in the Hiphil stem it secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel." Joab supported Adonijahs bid for Davids throne. Map: The Rebellion of Sheba (2 Samuel 20). David invites Barzillai to go to Jerusalem with him, and tells him that he will look after Barzillai in Jerusalem (19:33). than the men of Israel." Chronicles 27:33 is ra, "friend, neighbor, associate." 2 Corinthians (20:19). no one was left who had not crossed the Jordan." damper on what would normally be rejoicing over a great victory. "O LORD, how many are my foes!! 14:3-4; Esther 6:12; cf. And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son. These events are recorded in 2 Samuel 13 and 14. During the festivities, in the presence of David's other sons, Absalom had his servants kill Amnon in cold blood. for him. 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. The Pelethites, Kerethites, and about 600 of the Gittites marched before David. disperse, and Joab -- in full command of the army once again, returns to frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel" (17:14b). So why do you treat us with courageous rebuke, Joab has saved David's kingdom. Sheba, a Benjamite. 1 at Joab for killing Absalom against his explicit orders. up the LORD's inheritance?" Absalom is not literally dead yet . A closely It is a masterful speech. Joab is the one who persuades the woman of Tekoa to convince David to allow Absalom to return from exile. As soon as Joab sees Amasa, he greets him as might a friend. [267] absence. 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). He has no organization, so he is a strong national leader. 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). will be swallowed up." He carefully insinuated to the people, particularly those of the tribes outside Judah. (2 Sam. Answer. water. The event being described looks like a royal wedding (and not like a rape) 2. Many Amasa is his cousin, after all. David realizes that the current threat is the David won't have a chance. thickly wooded with oak, pine, cypress, and arbutus. If David stays to fight, he will inevitably lose and bloodshed will be While David's loyalists are leaving the city, Absalom and his With consummate skill he feigned great concern for the public welfare and presented himself as a man of the people. quality that differentiates him from the brothers Joab and Abishai. Two possible suggestions for He lentils, honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from cows' milk for David and his So Ahithophel advises: "Lie with your father's concubines whom he left to below sea level. made perfect in weakness." 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. last to bring the king back to his palace, since what is being said throughout [264] the time the last of David's supporters are leaving to the east (15:37; 16:16). Whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to the king for a . They flee to their homes. in his procession. there will your servant be." his humiliation and death. In 2 Samuel 15, Absalom wins the hearts of the people, plotting to take the throne away from his father David.
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