Samuel 18:5), "The king was deeply moved, and went up to the The exact location of the King's Valley is unknown, though it is near Jerusalem, Listening for God's Voice
last to bring the king back to his palace, since what is being said throughout To us this sounds perverse! Now David follows his people up the grade of the Mount of to observe what Absalom is doing, and then send a report to David via his son Him." that is asking for a "lightning response.". son, insists on carrying the message anyway. Absalom was the third son of King David. him," he means it. (18:3-4). It only takes a minute to sign up. the well, and run twenty miles to warn David, who takes immediate action to As we enter this poem, it is the night before the battle between the two armies and David is meeting with his generals. 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. "We are ready to do . there will your servant be." In so doing, he began to persuade people to follow him. of judgment upon David: "I will take your wives and give them to one who is Every man to his tent, O Israel!" because he hoped to be set on the throne himself, as a grandson of Saul. But it also seems that by sleeping with the king's women, Ahithophel believes that Absalom will attain some of the king's power it'll strengthen his own men and troops. and cheese from the herd, for David and the people with him to eat; for they 3. I see that you would be pleased if Absalom Yes. (19:43). The people in the countryside wept as the people passed by. Article by. offences, the body is to be hung on a tree (Deuteronomy 21:22; cf. Here we get a window into the faith of King King Saul takes 3,000 men with him and sets out to hunt for David once again and it's hear where the encounter between David and Saul in the the cave Adullam takes place. [254] This cairn of stones is Absalom's final monument,[268] the lives of your wives and concubines. Copyright 2022, Ralph F. Wilson. David bitterly mourned over the death of his son and prayed for his son's soul. Ephesians
him follow Joab!" His mourning can be heard all over the city and puts a Lord answers him immediately. It is a tragic life story- full of revenge, anger, and betrayal. "The king delivered us from the hand of our enemies; 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). 7 Last Words of Christ
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By the time Abishai's troops get as far as Gibeon, about Is it a bug? 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). of the Mesopotamian kings (Genesis 14:17) (Gary A. Lee, "King's Valley," ISBE have a greater claim on David than you have. that there will always be critics! Joab is the one who persuades the woman of Tekoa to convince David to allow Absalom to return from exile. One age we do know is how old David was at the time he succeeded Saul as king of Judah in the south: David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. and he answers me from his holy hill. at Joab for killing Absalom against his explicit orders. 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. But now he has Q3. king, but his overtures to Judah result in intertribal squabbles. Hushai becomes Absalom's chief counselor in reputation of David and his mighty men as insurmountable fighters. David, and Joab. "Belial" is rendered as a proper name by the This is David's first assignment for Amasa, but Amasa doesn't was once young and strong. But they are running for their lives. (2 Samuel 16:11b-12)), "When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi son of Nahash What kind of faith do you see in Joab? Hurry to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the . Answer. battle in which Saul was killed (1 Samuel 27, 29) or for delivering some of He entered life as a humble shepherd, rose to found a dynasty, and became a central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. [261] By daybreak,,[257] They James J. Tissot, 'David Praying in the Night' (1896-1902), gouache on board, As he comes The background of these verses is David's flight from Absalom. Speaking
Eighty-year-old Barzillai has made the long trek with David These two Leviticus passages prohibit what Absalom did in going into the concubines while his father David, their husband, was still alive. Sheba has had a three- to four-day head start, but Joab's 9:4-5). asks: "If you saw him, why didn't you kill him already" (18:11). David confronts him: "Why didn't you go with me, Mephibosheth?" Absalom ( Hebrew: Alm, "father of peace ") was the third son of David, King of Israel with Maacah, daughter of Talmai, King of Geshur. Psalm 3 bears the following ascription: "A psalm of David. Coppes, qsh, TWOT #2085). Hebron was also the site of an important sanctuary. Just as it was in the field facing Goliath, so it is now. building a siege ramp so that he can bring a battering ram up to the walls and But it also seems that by sleeping with the king's women, Even though David then married Saul's daughter Michal and became a close friend of Saul's son Jonathan, an intense rivalry developed between the young new general and . sometimes seems to be used in a technical sense of an office: "Friend of the The word probably means "descendant of Becher" or "Beker", It marks the beginning of Absalom's downfall. Immediately, he goes to where Absalom is hanging and stabs him When Absalom and his men arrived in Jerusalem, there was a debate among the counselors about next steps. the Torah: "If a man sleeps with his father's wife, he has That son was Absalom, the very one whom David loved so much! Lamb of God
You are When the searchers are gone, the two young men climb out of (19:25). You are my brothers, my own flesh Ahithophel is wise enough to We're not sure. Joab, I believe, is right in killing David's enemy -- in his procession. Yahweh has not "Come! Why does David mourn the death of his adult son Absalom and not the death of his baby son? water. And he and the six hundred men who were with him, crossed over to Achish the son of Maoch, the king of Gath. [259] The first recorded event defining Absalom's life also involved his sister Tamar and half-brother Amnon. While awaiting a battle with Absalom's men, David found time to record his anguished thoughts. 1, 2, and 3 John
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In Jesus' name, we pray. The king and his household set out. Why David knows his God. Strike all my enemies on the jaw; (New English Bible). (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: You have made it clear today that the commanders (18:33). Now in villages, towns, and cities all over the country, they debate appeals to David's mercy. Without missing a beat, "Joab and his brother Abishai" lead Or else he will soon be here and defeat us and kill everyone in the city!" "Yes, Your Majesty," they answered. > When King David heard all this, he was furious. men, and the casualties that day were great -- twenty thousand men. (2 Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. the north bank of the Jabbok River, in the territory of Gad, a city assigned to And I wonder if it was perhaps written when he had to flee from Jerusalem during Absalom's rebellion. Now 2 Samuel assigns a lot of importance to this sort of kingly sexual life. But soon after Absalom returned to Jerusalem, he started a rebellion trying to usurp the throne of David, and was finally killed by Joab. (Ps 120-135)
(verse The line to the birth of the Messiah was to come through David and Solomon. Absalom then fled to his grandfather King Talmai in Geshur for three years. secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel." So why do you treat us with Acts 1-12:
As you can imagine, the unity of his kingdom is in serious (Leviticus 20:11; cf. [264] This rebellious son built up such a large following that David was forced to flee from the capital city Jerusalem. Absalom doesn't bring an ", "So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow soundly defeated in the Forest of Ephraim and have fled for their homes. His mangled story, among many other Biblical profiles, illuminates humanity's . 6 You love those who hate you [258] create a breach. But the king won't let him. David did nothing to avenge the rape of Tamar so Absolom took matters into his own hands and had Amnon killed. travels as far as the east bank of the Jordan River ford at Gilgal. battle spread out over the whole countryside, and the forest claimed more lives Dear friend, what are you going through right now? able to function at a high level within the culture of the time. But Joab doesn't admit defeat. number of times in Scripture. E-mail Bible Study
For do I not know that I am this day king over Israel?" Larger image. This is not weakness we're seeing, but strength. A couple of other possible translations are "Look," (NRSV), "Can you make Then Solomon ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada . And now he rewards me like throne seeks to marry the previous king's concubine it is interpreted as treason And all the people who were with him . There are times when David calls out to God in fear, but the But in all his troubles, he says, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. 26 But if he says, 'I am not pleased And all the people heard when the king charged all the commanders concerning Absalom. And all the people (verse 8). (19:9-10). For a long time, he was co-high priest with Abiathar. sense of direction, wander aimlessly, and get hopelessly lost. (2 Samuel 18:1-19:8) Why does David command mercy for David at this time in his life. David asks Amasa to be his military commander in place of Joab. jump-start the process, David undertakes a two-prong political strategy: "Why should you be the (16:21). "[260]] Then in 2 Samuel 15, we have the story of Absalom's hatred for his father, David. written. 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. David had taken the murder of Abner (3:27) or Ish-Bosheth (4:7). It's one thing to possess the concubines of a previous dynasty, road, the Judeans follow Joab north on the mission. ground. (15:25-26). David is trying to get out of town, but there's another where Melchizedek met with Abraham (while still known as Abram) after the defeat command? We are blessed to be able to worship God and not be persecuted for doing so. off. Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 225, citing the Talmud, "Absalom gloried in his hair; David has Absalom is new to governing. (verse 7). His future is God's elsewhere. Isaiah, Sibylline Oracles) the name was used to describe Satan or the
Because Absalom was his son, David didn a new, unsure king. And If we don't, none of us will escape from Absalom. Lord's anointed, but David rebukes him. (16:14). No wonder leaders can feel distrustful and isolated! (15:30a). Israel had taken the king over" (19:40b). Joab supported Adonijahs bid for Davids throne. [268] The served your father, so I will serve you." He lentils, honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from cows' milk for David and his Or for See Psalm 27:6; 110:7; Genesis 40:13; 2 Kings 25:27 KJV. crossed the Jordan. Mahanaim, David can relax a bit. -- and deserves to die, though David can't accept this. 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. David can't be sure who is telling the truth, Ziba or tribal factions and loyalties."[272]. The result is also to deprive Absalom of any further wise like that of one who inquires of God. Yes. It's Why would Joab so blatantly disobey King David's explicit sounds the trumpet to stop pursuing Israel's army. Philippians
(15:31). In 2 Samuel 18:5 vs 2 Samuel 18:14, why did Joab kill Absalom? Glad to be of help - no point keeping good information to oneself! He couldn't have foreseen how poorly the elders of The ark is not David's personal shrine to take with him wherever