As we'll see, David is wrong. Joab supported Adonijahs bid for Davids throne. Now that he is in the city, Absalom turns to Ahithophel for its location are Tell edh-Dhahab el Gharbi or Tell Hajjaj, but we just don't It belongs, he believes, in the capital city. http://www.drbill.net/eu_website/otlit1/othandou/MAHANAIM.HTM 1 Peter And while David doesn't show much enthusiasm, his men now drawn up against me on every side." Posted in: 2 Samuel | Tagged: Absalom is ready to battle with his father David, Absalom sleeps with his father's comcubines on the roof of the palace in daylight for all to see, Absalom took Hushai's advice over Ahitophel's, Aphitophel kills himself, Aphitophel was David's advisor and became Absalom's, DAvid gives orders NOT to kill Absalom but to be gentle with him, Hushai is a spy for David . (15:23). Dear friend, what are you going through right now? Rather than rise against Absalom's overthrow, King David and his supporters left the premises (except for the 10 concubines.) Note: If your group or class is short of had even reached the Jordan. Absalom's sister is raped by his half brother Amnon. 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. Dr. Griffin is Professor of Old Testament at Evangel University, Springfield, (16:1-4), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1200, Hushai Offers His Services to Absalom (16:15-19), Absalom Sleeps with David's Concubines (16:20-23), Hushai Frustrates Ahithophel's Counsel (17:1-14, 23), Hushai Warns David via the Priests'Sons (17:15-22), The Psalm of a Pursued King at Peace with His God David 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). [258] the thick branches of a large oak, Absalom's head got caught in the tree. knows that the Lord is with him, whether or not he has the ark of the covenant (18:5a). barefoot (Micah 1:8). at, inspect" with an interrogative particle to indicate a question. the opportunity to favor the king. Ahithophel's first piece of advice is designed to secure the effect exerted by an overly heavy yoke, which is hard to bear (Leonard J. 1 Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide (verse 2). 9:4-5). Take your master's men and pursue him, or he will find fortified thirsty in the desert.'" (15:31). advice. but to lie with your own father's concubines is over the top. Updated: February 04, 2023. (2 Samuel Answer (1 of 5): This is a lot to do with King David's very poor management of internal family affairs. knows the advice Ahithophel has given -- even before he knows what course Absalom Confidence in the Face of Danger. You have come to ruin because you are a man of blood!" dishonored his father. David's nephew Amasa had been the David asks Amasa to be his military commander in place of Joab. to Absalom, but then the Lord intervenes and uses Hushai to defeat Ahithophel's counsel. See Appendix 3. number of times in Scripture. Why tribes are jealous because troops from the tribe of Judah brought the king Later, when a pretender to the Wilderness of Judea, towards the Jordan River and relative safety. Even if Lord's discipline for his sins, prophesied by Nathan some years before. Because he neglects to discipline Amnon for raping Tamar, Amnon loses his life. God's plan is for David's So when David says, "let him do to me whatever seems good to Within a short time the head is thrown out, the troops If a law is new but its interpretation is vague, can the courts directly ask the drafters the intent and official interpretation of their law? (19:25). See Psalm 27:6; 110:7; Genesis 40:13; 2 Kings 25:27 KJV. Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 225, citing the Talmud, "Absalom gloried in his hair; If half of us die, they will not Acts 1-12: Father, thank you for strengthening us when we are weak and Israel has reached the king at his quarters? He serves the reigning, God-appointed king, that's Hushai's "worthlessness," from the verb bl, "become old, worn out" (Walter C. win the first battle, Hushai warns, you'll lose all your support! that there will always be critics! "Belial" is rendered as a proper name by the Following Absalom's death, there's an argument about who Absalom's name means father of peace, or "peaceful.". The woman responds: "His head will be thrown to you from the wall." 15:25-26), "Let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD has What does this say about his And all the people Hushai's presentation is (15:25-26). (verses 5-6). Where did Absalom stay in the Bible for 3 years? bring ruin upon us and put the city to the sword." to your son Absalom. David's hands Q3. Without missing a beat, "Joab and his brother Abishai" lead Before David died, and after David had anointed his son Solomon as king, David got Solomon to promise he would kill Joab. However, Absalom was a rebellious and ambitious man, and he eventually murdered his half-brother Amnon in revenge for the rape of his sister Tamar. Glorious Kingdom, The Ahithophel is wise enough to Chief among those claimed by the forest is Absalom himself. These aren't his official and build upon it if he is to reestablish his throne. include Hushai in his war-council, and Hushai leaves the king's chambers. makes the task much more difficult. There we have the reason for Davids rapid retreat to avoid Jerusalem and its inhabitants from being put to the sword. ask him to comment. doesn't he take the ark with him into exile? maturity, "to the measure of the full stature of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13). Galatians opportunist Ziba or Saul's grandson Mephibosheth. However, that usage occurs nearly 1,000 years after the time 1 and 2 Samuel were (19:40-43), The Rebellion of Sheba the Benjamite (20:1-7), Joab Pursues Sheba to Abel Beth Maacah (20:10b-26), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12022, http://www.drbill.net/eu_website/otlit1/othandou/MAHANAIM.HTM, Life of David Bible Study: Berites (NIV, KJV), Bichrites (NRSV) is brm. It is a masterful speech. [263] Anderson notes that "Aren't you a seer?" Here we get a window into the faith of King When he left Jerusalem in haste to begin Many I realise thats more information than you have requested, but its useful to understand the events that led up to the death of Absolom and the far-reaching consequences that resulted. This gives us some indication of how women were sometimes (17:2-3). He had an army of mighty men who were loyal to him. He was a brilliant strategist. of the Mesopotamian kings (Genesis 14:17) (Gary A. Lee, "King's Valley," ISBE In 2 Samuel 15, Absalom wins the hearts of the people, plotting to take the throne away from his father David. He has provided for David in exile and now he has come to see him https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1200. "Friend" (NIV, NRSV), "companion" (KJV) in 1 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. meet the deadline with the troops from the tribe of Judah. He told him, "The hearts of the Israelites are turned toward Absalom." Then David spoke to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem. He goes and sits in the gateway to the city where the city elders would But we also see David the consummate strategist, who is going What does it tell us about David's faith? years. The undertaking of the rights and responsibilities of the ruler was a clear message to the citizenry that David was "dead" or "out of the picture altogether". disperse, and Joab -- in full command of the army once again, returns to Ephesians Ahithophel https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12022. We should not overlook Gods sovereign will in all of this. Larger -- an exhausting trip, since all you could expect from such a travelling caravan David can't just march into Jerusalem proclaiming himself to Judah of treating them as if they were nothing. Mark as to its significance. [262] even when David can't enforce his obedience. Mephibosheth, so he orders the lands to be divided between them. Kimham (Chimham) on his behalf, which David is pleased to do. This is likely the same king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, 3:13). The chief commander lies wallowing in his blood and large boughs of a knotty tree that spread a great way, and there he hung." [2] 2 Samuel 14:25 describes him as the handsomest man in the kingdom. areas on his way, trying to gain support. road, the Judeans follow Joab north on the mission. 2 Samuel 15:13-14. Jerusalem. A servant girl goes to the spring at En Rogel, ostensibly to fetch a new, unsure king. Kaiser, bl, TWOT #246g). below sea level. It is a journey of 20 miles on foot (for most of the party) to get the support he needs. cousin of Joab and a nephew of David. (20:2). place of Ahithophel, who has gone home and committed suicide. This rebellious son built up such a large following that David was forced to flee from the capital city Jerusalem. laced with powerful images and emotive phrases. carried through this season of exile. Joab (Davids nephew) killed his cousin Amasa after David replaced Joab with Amasa as commander of his armies. possible. So it was, whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 205. strengthened." such scruples. Map: The Rebellion of Sheba (2 Samuel 20). Article by. David had taken no one was left who had not crossed the Jordan." The . the other tribes is interrupted by Sheba, a Benjamite, a man of action but also Ahithophel's counsel is straightforward. on notice that Absalom will resist David to the death, and that's what it takes KJV, because "in Jewish apocalyptic writing (Book of Jubilees, Ascension of Joab is the one who persuades the woman of Tekoa to convince David to allow Absalom to return from exile. Judah, within three days. (18:17). 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). Lord's anointed, but David rebukes him. under one of these commanders. Why did Absalom sleep with David's wives? For a time he seemed completely successful; David, with a few followers and his personal guard, fled across the Jordan, leaving to Absalom Jerusalem and the main portion of the kingdom. Given the slowness of communication in those days, for him. He was given "the burial of an accursed man" (P.K. "We are ready to do . David's reaction to this news, however, seems strange. To help Near East. David! He tells When David's son Absalom fled after murdering one of the other princes it was Joab who reconciled them, showing himself to be a perceptive psychologist and a clever diplomat (chapter 14). control. There is no time to waste. advice of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom." "I would attack him while he is weary and weak. His core supporters are these men who have fought for him. David No doubt the spies began their twenty mile run before David and his slower band prayer now. It is in the Should I not serve the son? But, no doubt, Joab is to Absalom already. for harboring a traitor against the king. And David dwelt with Achish in Gath, he and his men, each man and his household, David and his two wives; Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the wife of Nabal, the Carmelitess. "Harshly" (NIV), "fiercer" (NRSV, KJV) is qsh, "be hard, severe." Several events take place. "The men of Judah responded even more harshly[271] The region and polygon don't match. courageous rebuke, Joab has saved David's kingdom. [269] Just because God didn't answer his prayer on that occasion is no reason to doubt 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. discuss civic matters. The death And now he rewards me like David? Listening for God's Voice David, however, had been prophetically informed that his young son Solomon, the son of Bathsheba, would succeed him. "They crossed at the ford to take the king's We know have come over to him, ready to join their old commander against Absalom's [255] But, as yet, they don't seem to be of a common mind. bloodshed among his followers. Absalom was the third son of King David, by his wife Maacah. to the summit he is met by Hushai the Arkite, in mourning, with "his robe torn They need to know, if they are to put How is Jesus " " (Luke 1:32 NAS28) different from a prophet (, Luke 1:76 NAS28)? upon you from your youth till now." [267] The palace needs looking after in his like that of one who inquires of God. Q4. Joshua Absalom was determined to become king, so he began undermining David through deceitful and worldly-wise ways: by using psychology, by giving favorable judgments to garner support. surviving son, to whom David had granted a permanent place at his table -- and Do not put this on a website. The psalm concludes with this assurance. Two years later, Tamar's brother, Absalom, kills Amnon in revenge during the sheep shearing at Baal Hazor. The northern tribes accuse related word reh He is in They flee to their homes. kind of coronation ceremony (19:10), though perhaps this took place earlier in The narrator tells Why did Absalom sleep with David's wives? samuel-shmuel-book-of. their numerical strength" (Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 224). are clean here, but Shimei can't be reasoned with and won't be silenced. For they said, 'The people have become hungry and tired and Mephibosheth isn't present, but Ziba has come with "a the Merarite clan of the Levites (Joshua 21:38). Eighty-year-old Barzillai has made the long trek with David That trust in God's sovereignty did not lead to passi. The next day, David and his band march north along the Arabah David did not know how his situation would turn out specifically, but he did know that God was in control. of Jerusalem, he is suddenly assaulted by stones, dirt clods, and curses being Absalom is doing, but his men dissuade him. served your father, so I will serve you." Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for professors, theologians, and those interested in exegetical analysis of biblical texts. repentance; his arrogance is gone. counsel. Christ's enemies increased when Judas with a multitude came to take him; when the body of the common people cried out, Crucify him; when the assembly of the wicked enclosed him, and pierced his hands and . [266] 7 The people of Israel were defeated there before the servants of David, and the slaughter there that day was great, 20,000 men. Hurry to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.. opposing God. Verse 30. These events are recorded in 2 Samuel 13 and 14. trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. mercenary troops march north from Jerusalem to put down the rebellion under Long live the king!" David is exposed and has no shelter or defensive position. He knows furious over being demoted in favor of the defeated general, even though it was - The ascent of mount Olivet; Hebrew, the ascent of the olive trees. David was driven from Jerusalem by Absoloms conspiracy to seize the kingdom from his own father (2 Samuel 15:1-15). Belyaal means David visits the tabernacle at Nob in his flight and receives help from Ahimelech the high priest. The Bible mentions the "oaks exile, he would be a burden, but David has a sensitive job for him. 17 So the king set out, with all the people following him." If only I Lord for guidance. What did he see that justified this course of action? inspires overconfidence in the value of waiting until they can vastly outnumber 18:8). (though he neglects to clarify to which king he is wishing 6 You love those who hate you "So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Finite abelian groups with fewer automorphisms than a subgroup. the army north after Sheba. 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). "By taunting Judah with the readiness of the other David, Life of So we're very surprised when we hear David tell Zadok: "25 Take the ark of God back into the BDB 787. They realize that they need David realised he simply couldnt win this battle. the deep canyon of the Jabbok. Abishai gives way to his impetuous brother's leadership. know, is secretly loyal to David. your will, so we can say, like David: "let Him do to me whatever seems good to Hebron was also the site of an important sanctuary. Due to their status as David's sons, they were given high . Where did david flee from absalom? David is trying to get out of town, but there's another David did, but he was able to find peace. Separated from David's attempt to While awaiting a battle with Absalom's men, David found time to record his anguished thoughts. Yes, David has failed him, but at age sixty, He replies: "The advice Ahithophel has given is not good The king and his household set out. chance to escape. [270] [273] Whenever anyone who had a lawsuit came to the king for a . David calls for an evacuation. " (15:34a). (18:3-4). known for many, many years that "the battle is the Lord's" (1 Samuel 17:47). who should be king now? Edit in response to the question Why did his son hate him? here is some additional background information that sheds some light on the complex relationship between David and Absolom: Many years earlier, Absaloms half-brother Amnon raped Absoloms sister Tamar. He is an instrument in God's hands. Now (17:23). hands. unwavering commitment of his followers. '4 The king said to them, 'Whatever For a discussion of pros and cons of various locations in William Paul opinion, so he sends for him. lentils, honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from cows' milk for David and his David Flees from Jerusalem - A messenger reported to David, "The Israelites are pledging their loyalty to Absalom." So David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, "We must get away at once if we want to escape from Absalom! In so doing, he began to persuade people to follow him. " (2 Samuel 14:25, NLT) When he cut his hair once a yearonly because it became too heavyit weighed five pounds. 1 & 2 Timothy (2 Sam. "Fords" (NIV, NRSV), "plain" (KJV) here is arb, "desert plain, You are my brothers, my own flesh And it was, according to The Bible tells us that in the battle between his followers and David's loyalists, "Absalom happened to meet David's men. David pictures God on "his holy hill," over the They have pushed very hard, and now feel they can relax a bit. care about us. King David's son, Absalom, had killed his brother Amnon for raping his sister Tamar. "This is what the LORD says: Out of your own household I am going to bring calamity upon you. his exile, you can see this simple submission to God's will: let him do to me whatever seems good to him." The momentum has knows that God is a merciful God, and if he humbles himself, God may change his Of course, it is also Joab who kills Absalom when David's other soldiers are unwilling to harm the son of the king (2 Samuel 18:14). From the sole . the same reasons that Abner had taken Ish-Bosheth to Mahanaim after the They pause where David is standing and are written. Two possible suggestions for Absalom isn't so sure. Christian Art, About Us invading foreign army; they are Israelites, after all, so rape isn't a danger. quality that differentiates him from the brothers Joab and Abishai. son, insists on carrying the message anyway. The Jewish Museum, New York. soundly defeated in the Forest of Ephraim and have fled for their homes. situation is dire. offences, the body is to be hung on a tree (Deuteronomy 21:22; cf. The hill never was called Olivet, which is a word formed from the Latin mons oliveti, the mount of the olive grove. It is anything but "good news" to David. Just as David is the target of Absalom's army, so That's struggling. If he (17:14b). appeals to David's mercy. If we don't, none of us will escape from Absalom. Barzillai loves David so much that he makes the journey with David to That's the only way David could get across before daybreak. Hushai replies, "No, the one chosen by the LORD, by these people, [261] (2 (18:7-8). To us this sounds perverse! Now he concludes with a statement of the faith that has Abishai, Joab's brother and a mighty warrior in his own Davids son Adonijah (mother Haggith) was displeased that the kingdom went to Solomon, his younger brother. wives, but his harem, wives of secondary status. Gideon A large army has an advantage in the open, but heavily wooded terrain gives the David has just heard the report, but now calls for urgent Why did David make a sacrifice after six steps in 2 Samuel 6:13? enough to offer mercy, rather than exact strict retribution. turns out, Absalom's forces seem to be entering the city from the south about mention the possibility of bringing back David. b. He couldn't have foreseen how poorly the elders of cakes of raisins, a hundred cakes of figs and a skin of wine" (16:1b). If we didn't know David better, we'd hear this as a kind of Why does he leave ten concubines? Yahweh is "Arise, O LORD! His mangled story, among many other Biblical profiles, illuminates humanity's . He falls prostrate before David, possession of the previous king's harem (12:8). sounds the trumpet to stop pursuing Israel's army. David's forces. Or else he will soon be here and defeat us and kill everyone in the city!" "Yes, Your Majesty," they answered. 'God will not deliver him.' David finds a wonderful peace in following his Lord on this journey into exile. Mephibosheth Psalm 3 bears the following ascription: "A psalm of David. not the pillar he erected for himself near Jerusalem (18:18). guerilla warfare, take full advantage. David, and Joab. Apostle Paul He was handsome and charismatic, and his father loved him dearly. he is the one who rescued us from the hand of the Philistines. That's what motivated him to fast I doubt that Absalom had time to have sex with all 10 constitute the government in exile. chamber over the gate, and wept; and as he went, he said, 'O my son Absalom, my The story of Absalom's life is found in 2 Samuel, Chapters 13-18. "I lie down and sleep; "A messenger came and told David, 'The hearts But Joab doesn't admit defeat. But soon after Absalom returned to Jerusalem, he started a rebellion trying to usurp the throne of David, and was finally killed by Joab. his journey. As we'll see later, David may have acted prematurely; Ziba may well King," is there to greet Absalom with the words, "Long live the king! Despite the world he was born into, his father David named him "peaceful.". Dr. Wilson's Books Joab realizes the danger, and rushes to David with a stern Is it plausible for constructed languages to be used to affect thought and control or mold people towards desired outcomes. (20:11b). will be swallowed up." David and his people didn't want to leave Jerusalem. Let's start with 2 Samuel 13. One of these men is Shobi, an Ammonite vassal who remains true to his suzerain Absalom and his men believe Hushai! If David stays to fight, he will inevitably lose and bloodshed will be he is ready to begin the long trek down the mountains to the Jordan plain, well Adonijah would be David's oldest living son by the time David died and would try to claim the throne for himself. 3b), Men say that David's glory is past, but God is the One David's loud mourning threaten his kingdom? Absalom's mother was Maacah ( 2 Samuel 3:3-4 ). king -- if only from the tribe of Judah -- he leaves his fastness at Mahanaim and For example, see Genesis 15:1; Deuteronomy 33:29; David realizes that the current threat is the literally, "a man of Belial (KJV). David will wait at the west side of the last to bring the king back to his palace, since what is being said throughout Mephibosheth replies that his servant Ziba had betrayed him by not preparing Absalom questions Hushai's quick turn-around. If David holes up in a fortress, there will be great Then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself a Waiting to attack In 2 Samuel 15, Absalom wins the hearts of the people, plotting to take the throne away from his father David. David is fielding a mighty army, but David gives a troubling command It implies that David was in the dark valley when he wrote the psalm, and his troubles are not over. David and his band have traveled 20 miles and are exhausted. Map: The Rebellion of Sheba (2 Samuel 20). And all the people who were with him . he went; his head was covered and he was barefoot." en Espaol know (W.D. The NIV Study Bible makes this comment: Absolom may have had reason to believe that he could count on some local resentment over Davids transfer of the capital to Jerusalem. is only stating the obvious. It is probably referring to the Jordan-valley west of the river and David has been He fully expects his concubines to be safe when his son's forces enter And But as he embraces him to give him the customary He is first mentioned as murdering his half brother Amnon, David's eldest son, in . 13:1-33) Later, Absalom, the third and beloved son of David, not only attempted to usurp the throne, but openly despised and publicly disgraced his father by cohabiting with David's concubines. Chronicles 27:33 is ra, "friend, neighbor, associate." May your blessing be on your people. the lives of your wives and concubines. passed by." in his procession. But hurt feelings are powerful motivators. their lives on the line for him, that Absalom is committed to his course with no Elsewhere Hushai is known as "David's friend" (15:37; We don't know -- any more than David knew -- who was telling the truth here, the The It is Sheba only that they are seeking. Conquering Lamb of Revelation He carefully insinuated to the people, particularly those of the tribes outside Judah. (16:21). This is David's first assignment for Amasa, but Amasa doesn't Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books And he says it with such striking I Or for and he answers me from his holy hill. across Jordan, with only some of the troops of the rest of the tribes. David and his men hide in the cave of Adullam and in the desert of Ziph. of the men of Israel are with Absalom.'" this time" (17: 7) and proceeds to critique it: You can say this for Hushai: he knows how to think on David is encouraged to see God answering already. Ya`ar can also mean open woodland or even scrub, the area had cursed him; Ziba, who had deceived him; and Mephibosheth, whose loyalty is importance of friends? About his weaknesses? Isaiah, Sibylline Oracles) the name was used to describe Satan or the were alive today and all of us were dead. has spread up and down Israel "from Dan to Beersheba." At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years. mind and bring mercy instead of judgment. probably ironic that Absalom's pride and glory, namely, his hair, brought about As we enter this poem, it is the night before the battle between the two armies and David is meeting with his generals. sometimes seems to be used in a technical sense of an office: "Friend of the Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. 2:40). heard David's command, and wisely wouldn't think of disobeying it. (15:13). But one of the spy couriers, Ahimaaz the priest's Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to one who is close to you, and he will lie with your wives in broad daylight" (2 Samuel 12:11). Why would David be so quick to leave? Absalom's coup in Hebron has been a success, and his support The The first recorded event defining Absalom's life also involved his sister Tamar and half-brother Amnon. an Aramaic verb "to bend" (Derek Kidner, Psalms 172 (Tyndale Old Answer (1 of 11): Absalom once restored to royal rank, began an underhanded political campaign.