15:5,6
Absalom also behaved in a very obsequious manner towards them as well, pretending to be very humble. Absalom was a snake, there was no truth in his sayings nor his manner, he was only trying to gain power. However, “he stole the hearts of the people of Israel”. We should note that the “people of Israel” were very stupid to be taken in by all this. We all have a duty to assess carefully the claims of those who attack the current leadership, promising to be oh so much better.
15:7-9
“At the end of four years ...” A further illustration of the fact that Absalom bided his time until the right moment. Absalom made up a story about having made a vow to go to Hebron if he was brought back to Jerusalem. While in Jerusalem it seems his movements were somewhat restricted as he needed David’s permission to go to Hebron. David grants him this permission. David has no insight when it comes to dealing with Absalom.
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