What a story, Absalom, the son of King David, decided to overthrow his father from the throne. This put David in a very difficult position.
Because Absalom was his son, David didn’t want to fight back and kill him. So he fled from the city. He did, however, devise a plan.
The king also told Zadok the priest, “Look, here is my plan. You and Abiathar should return quietly to the city with your son Ahimaaz and Abiathar’s son Jonathan. I will stop at the shallows of the Jordan River and wait there for a report from you.” 2 Samuel 15:27-28
Let’s review the story of king David and his son Absalom. Absalom had a sister named Tamar, who was raped by their half-brother Amnon.
Absalom took revenge on Amnon and killed him. Therefore, David banished him from Jerusalem. But with the help of Joab, David allowed Absalom back into the city.
For four years, Absalom worked on a plot to overthrow his father’s throne. He began by stealing the hearts of all the people of Israel.
When people tried to bow before him, Absalom wouldn’t let them. Instead, he took them by the hand and kissed them. Absalom did this with everyone who came to the king for judgment, and so he stole the hearts of all the people of Israel. 2 Samuel 15:5-6
Absalom got David’s permission to go to Hebron to make a sacrifice to God. But while he was there, he put his plan into action.
But while he was there, he sent secret messengers to all the tribes of Israel to stir up a rebellion against the king. “As soon as you hear the ram’s horn,” his message read, “you are to say, ‘Absalom has been crowned king in Hebron.’” 2 Samuel 15:10
Absalom’s Takeover
David received the news of Absalom’s takeover. So, for the sake of his family and the city of Jerusalem, he fled from the palace.
We must flee at once, or it will be too late!” David urged his men. “Hurry! If we get out of the city before Absalom arrives, both we and the city of Jerusalem will be spared from disaster.” 2 Samuel 15:14
The story didn’t end there. Years earlier, God personally chose David to reign as the next king of Israel after Saul. And the Lord hadn’t released him of that call.
In Psalm 30, David laid out a template of how to experience victory.
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