15:13
News of Absalom’s conspiracy reaches David, and he is told that “the hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom”. From the man of action that we have encountered in 1 Samuel, David is a much weakened character, largely as a result of his own sin and the subsequent judgement of God upon that sin.
15:14
In response to the news David decides to abandon the city, reckoning that there is currently no way of opposing Absalom. He does this both for his own preservation and that of the people of Jerusalem. David had once been a fugitive on the run from Saul, now he is a fugitive on the run from his own son. However, despite his weakened state, we will still see David making some good choices, and treating others well. For all of us there are times when we seem to be on top of things, flowing in the Spirit. Then there are other times when we feel as though we are barely living. Even in those latter times we should still strive to make good decisions, morally right ones.
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