Joab is scheming and gets the woman of Tekoa to act on his behalf. David was mourning for Absalom and Joab seemed to want to do something about it. So he gets the woman of Tekoa to give this long tale to David. David sees through what is happening. However, David gives the command for Absalom to be brought back to Jerusalem. Absalom, however, was not allowed to see the face of David.
Absalom was apparently a fine looking man and took care of his appearance. So there is nothing new under the sun!
Absalom was disgruntled at not being able to see David, and so set fire to Joab's field in order to get attention. Finally he gets to see David.
Absalom bowed down to David, seemingly in homage, but it is all a deception. In the next chapter we read of Absalom gaining favour with people by offering to solve their problems and complaints. Again, there is nothing new under the sun, for this is why many of our politicians act.
After several years of doing this Absalom asks the king if he can go to Hebron, supposedly to worship the Lord. In fact it was all part of a plot to become king.
David gets word of the conspiracy and his reaction is to flee. David is man living under judgement, he is no longer the bold warrior. Sin can have a terrible effect on our lives.
However, there are still those who are loyal to David. Ittai was given the chance to leave David but refused. David also had the ark returned to Jerusalem.
God, however, had not abandoned David. Ahithophel was working with Absalom, so David prayed that his advice would be useless. Hushai also returned to Jerusalem to act as an insider working on David's behalf.
Absalom bowed down to David, seemingly in homage, but it is all a deception. In the next chapter we read of Absalom gaining favour with people by offering to solve their problems and complaints. Again, there is nothing new under the sun, for this is why many of our politicians act.
After several years of doing this Absalom asks the king if he can go to Hebron, supposedly to worship the Lord. In fact it was all part of a plot to become king.
David gets word of the conspiracy and his reaction is to flee. David is man living under judgement, he is no longer the bold warrior. Sin can have a terrible effect on our lives.
However, there are still those who are loyal to David. Ittai was given the chance to leave David but refused. David also had the ark returned to Jerusalem.
God, however, had not abandoned David. Ahithophel was working with Absalom, so David prayed that his advice would be useless. Hushai also returned to Jerusalem to act as an insider working on David's behalf.
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