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Jun 1, 2015 · 2 Sam 15:13-23 David hears about Absalom’s rebellion and flees from Jerusalem across the Kidron Brook (see 11 on Map 56). 2 Sam 15:24-37 David orders Zadok the priest to stay in Jerusalem with the Ark of the Covenant. David weeps over the city as he reaches the Mount of Olives and sends Hushai back to Jerusalem to act as an informer.
- The Story of Absalom
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- Weaknesses
- Life Lessons
- Key Bible Verses
The Bible says Absalom was praised as the most handsome man in all Israel: "He was flawless from head to foot." (2 Samuel 14:25, NLT) When he cut his hair once a year—only because it became too heavy—it weighed five pounds. It seemed everyone loved him. Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar, who was a virgin. Another of David's sons, Amnon, wa...
Absalom was charismatic and easily drew other people to him. He possessed some leadership qualities.
He took justice into his own hands by murdering his half-brother Amnon. Then he followed unwise counsel, rebelled against his own father, and tried to steal David's kingdom.
Absalom imitated his father's weaknesses instead of his strengths. He allowed selfishness to rule him, instead of God's law. When he tried to oppose God's plan and unseat the rightful king, destruction came upon him.
2 Samuel 15:10 Then Absalom sent secret messengers throughout the tribes of Israel to say, “As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpets, then say, ‘Absalom is king in Hebron.’” (NIV) 2 Samuel 18:33 The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had d...
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Sep 13, 2022 · Answer. Absalom was the third son of King David, by his wife Maacah. The bulk of Absalom’s story is told in 2 Samuel 13-19. He had a strong influence on his father’s reign. The first recorded event defining Absalom’s life also involved his sister Tamar and half-brother Amnon. Tamar was beautiful, and Amnon lusted after her.
Aug 21, 2018 · In 2 Samuel 15, Absalom wins the hearts of the people, plotting to take the throne away from his father David. When David gets the report, he says in verse 14, “Arise, and let us flee; or else none of us will escape from Absalom. Hurry to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the ...
Jun 1, 2004 · The first was the death of David's first son by Bathsheba ( 2 Samuel 12:14-23 ). The second is the rape of his daughter, Tamar, by his own son (and Tamar's half-brother, Amnon; 2 Samuel 13:1-19 ). Next is the death of Amnon at the hand (or, more accurately, at the command) of Absalom, David's son and Tamar's brother ( 2 Samuel 13:20-36 ).
- We studied this text in our previous message, so I will not to go through all the details again here. What I wish to do here is show the early sign...
- David's initial response, as you would expect, was grief over the death of Amnon. Since he was dead, David was able and willing to move on in his l...
- Nevertheless, Joab takes this mandate to king David, who relents and allows Absalom to come into his presence. He kisses Absalom, and no doubt thin...
1. Satan Conspires to Turn People Against the King of Kings. 2 Sam. 15:1-6. Absalom’s conspiracy to depose his father and king, David. Because Absalom was blind to his sins in murdering his brother Amnon, he resented his father David for his five-year delay in accepting him back into the royal court.
Jun 1, 2004 · The king is weeping and mourning over the death of Absalom. Over and over he repeats, “O my son Absalom, O Absalom, my son, my son!”. Joab is not inclined to join with David in his mourning. In fact, Joab is not inclined to put up with David's mourning. Joab goes into the house.
