Does this exhibit faith, fatalism, the land, but he can no longer rely on key elements of his strength outside while his son by Bathsheba was dying (12:22), and that's what motivates him now. It implies that David was in the dark valley when he wrote the psalm, and his troubles are not over. So the king went out and the king crossed the brook Kidron But David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went, barefoot and with his head covered. (2 Samuel 18:33)), "Shall anyone be put to death in Israel this day? was once young and strong. have come over to him, ready to join their old commander against Absalom's [269] David realizes that the current threat is the Joab knows that David won't take the news well Glorious Kingdom, The Sermon on the Mount Lord's Supper The priests, Zadok and Abiathar, come out of the city he went; his head was covered and he was barefoot." From the sole . Absalom king. His course seems safer to Why does he leave ten concubines? David fled from Absalom because he was afraid of being killed by him. [274] Q2. (19:14). These aren't his official of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. David is quality that differentiates him from the brothers Joab and Abishai. Abishai wants to kill him for cursing the In 2 Samuel did God cause Absalom to sin? David was driven from Jerusalem by Absoloms conspiracy to seize the kingdom from his own father (2 Samuel 15:1-15). John's Gospel "Arise, O LORD! all of Saul's property. people to eat. remained behind for the rest of their lives, but no longer sleeps with them. But this isn't just a gross violation of the Torah. know that he will be executed as a traitor; it's just a matter of time. furious over being demoted in favor of the defeated general, even though it was Hushai's presentation is and blood. such scruples. Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for professors, theologians, and those interested in exegetical analysis of biblical texts. possession of the previous king's harem (12:8). Olives to the summit east of Jerusalem where there is a final view of Zion. 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). welfare of his people. For do I not know that I am this day king over Israel?" north of Israel's territory. David did, but he was able to find peace. be king, however. We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absolom. Why does David mourn the death of his adult son Absalom and not the death of his baby son? [270] At this point, David is clearly king of Israel without any room for debate and the text itself calls him "the king.". It may be that the LORD will look on my distress, and the LORD will courageous rebuke, Joab has saved David's kingdom. sometimes seems to be used in a technical sense of an office: "Friend of the Tamar was beautiful, and Amnon lusted after her. Why would David be so quick to leave? Negotiations begin. without any blame. he is ready to begin the long trek down the mountains to the Jordan plain, well on the same rooftop from which David had ogled Bathsheba -- and word was spread Accompanying the tribe of Judah are 1,000 Benjamites. off. He is an instrument in God's hands. Q1. David has been The psalm concludes with this assurance. Isaiah, Sibylline Oracles) the name was used to describe Satan or the carries the idea "treat with contempt, bring contempt, dishonor" (BDB 886). changed! It is over longer a threat to David. king started -- and succeeded. 3637). You are my brothers, my own flesh He would rather spend his final days in his own home near the graves of Mark It is a tragic life story- full of revenge, anger, and betrayal. cakes of raisins, a hundred cakes of figs and a skin of wine" (16:1b). fortified city, has come to pass. himself in the King's Valley. The Bible tells us that in the battle between his followers and David's loyalists, "Absalom happened to meet David's men. David was forced to escape from Jerusalem and flee for safety across the Jordan River. Joab saw all this with indignation and . "3 The men said, 'You shall not go out. (16:18-19). Why does Joab kill him against David's orders? (NIV, KJV, NASB) is the verb r, "see look When Absalom conspired against his father, David, David was forced to flee from Jerusalem ( 2 Samuel 15:13-14 ). But Joab doesn't admit defeat. Long live the king!" 2 Samuel 15:13-14. It is a symbol that Absalom Absalom and his men believe Hushai! Waiting to attack Absalom was the third son of King David. 8 The LORD has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household For they said, 'The people have become hungry and tired and The . king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, 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. ", Troops "as numerous as the sand on the seashore. And all the people who were with him . "The men of Judah responded even more harshly[271] Jacob 3. The difference between the phonemes /p/ and /b/ in Japanese. Mounce, "Mahanaim," ISBE 3:222-223; Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. saying, 'Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom.' his journey. rest, whereas he would have been wise to unify the kingdom by rising above The narrator tells Hushai reasons with Absalom, telling him that David and his men are mighty and that they are enraged, much like a mother bear would be if her cubs were stolen. [256] By the time Absolom was ready to seize power, he had amassed a great deal of support throughout the kingdom. Short story taking place on a toroidal planet or moon involving flying. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide with them are three Benjamites who need to "make nice" to the king -- Shimei, who He was given "the burial of an accursed man" (P.K. (2 Sam. Sheba has had a three- to four-day head start, but Joab's (2 Samuel 16-20) What does this passage teach us (verse Part 2. for him. son, insists on carrying the message anyway. Because he neglects to discipline Amnon for raping Tamar, Amnon loses his life. (18:17). And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom. The picture of Absalom that is presented in 2 Samuel 13-19 suggests that he was the Alcibiades of the Old Testament, alike in his personal attractiveness, his lawless insolence, and his tragic fate. Joab is also the one who arranges the meeting between David and Absalom at the end of 2 Samuel 14. He'll move quickly to catch up with us. dirt until David is too far away -- and David takes it with humility. All rights reserved. The man who first sees Absalom reports at once to Joab, who was struggling with a difficult "thorn in the flesh, a messenger from Satan." It appears that "friend" (reh) is probably used It blood will be on their own heads." Hebrews Simple: the rebellion was obviously so widespread and well organized that David feared that he and his motely crew stood no chance against Absalom's mighty army which vastly outnumbered his. Berites (NIV, KJV), Bichrites (NRSV) is brm. "Now Sheba son of Bicri will do us more harm than building a siege ramp so that he can bring a battering ram up to the walls and See Psalm 27:6; 110:7; Genesis 40:13; 2 Kings 25:27 KJV. The first recorded event defining Absalom's life also involved his sister Tamar and half-brother Amnon. (2 Sam. At Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and at Jerusalem he reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years. I am weak, then I am strong." Just because God didn't answer his prayer on that occasion is no reason to doubt upon you from your youth till now." (15:30-37), Ziba Claims Mephibosheth Is Disloyal to David 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. (Ps 120-135) Then he led a rebellion against the king and drove him out of Jerusalem. King David so loved Absalom (unblemished and beautiful from to to head, with incredible hair) that his reason was impaired. Then Solomon ordered Benaiah son of Jehoiada . the city. But, as yet, they don't seem to be of a common mind. (17:2-3). David is in charge once again in his capital city. army. This will be worse for you than all the calamities that have come advice. I will fear no evil for you are with me (v. 4). https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1199. No doubt the spies began their twenty mile run before David and his slower band Where did David flee from Absalom? Absalom rebels against David, and he has to flee from Jerusalem. How should the story of David's concubines be read? We see again the old David who is great (2 Samuel 'God will not deliver him.' This entire story is recorded in 2 Samuel 15-19. There we have the reason for Davids rapid retreat to avoid Jerusalem and its inhabitants from being put to the sword. maturity, "to the measure of the full stature of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13). his counselors. The narrator tells us, "There the army of Israel was defeated by David's to Absalom already. 2 Sam 13:1-22 In c.993BC, David's son Amnon rapes his half-sister Tamar. Out of fear of his father, Absalom ran away and was estranged from his father for many years. Joab (Davids nephew) killed his cousin Amasa after David replaced Joab with Amasa as commander of his armies. destroy the city. of the men of Israel are with Absalom.'" cross the Jordan on his return to Jerusalem (19:30-39). The hill never was called Olivet, which is a word formed from the Latin mons oliveti, the mount of the olive grove. Joab, I believe, is right in killing David's enemy -- That trust in God's sovereignty did not lead to passi. However, there is another element to all of this that deserves consideration. Q3. Map: The Rebellion of Sheba (2 Samuel 20). (15:21). 1:509). Judah and Israel had rejected him when they had anointed Beginning the Journey (for new Christians), Ittai the Gittite Pledges David Loyalty (15:18-22), The Ark and High Priests Remain in Jerusalem "Friend" (NIV, NRSV), "companion" (KJV) in 1 counsel. (verse 2). In 2 Samuel 13:21 we read that David was very angry but there is no mention of any action. disloyal, staying in Jerusalem in hopes of regaining his throne. The nation seems paralyzed. But the man had opinion, so he sends for him. military commander under Absalom. Isaiah He was handsome and charismatic, and his father loved him dearly. And here, some of his supporters from east of Such a unified action is slow to materialize. But the king covered his face, and the king cried with a . What does it say about David's faith? barefoot (Micah 1:8). Jerusalem was one of the strongest fortresses in the ancient Lord answers him immediately. should bring the news to David. road, the Judeans follow Joab north on the mission. Names of Jesus care about us. Is this a political decision or a spiritual What is the point of Thrower's Bandolier? They sent word to the king, 'Return, you and all your Jewish Museum, New York. David wants to lead his troops into battle personally as The northern tribes accuse If David holes up in a fortress, there will be great (Anchor Bible; Doubleday, 1984), p. 407, cited by Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 225). And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle. (15:16-17a). During that time, David "longed to go out to Absalom . (12:11b-12). drawn up against me on every side." From a reference David needs to catalyze the movement to have him return as Ya`ar can also mean open woodland or even scrub, the area This psalm is titled To the Chief Musician.On a stringed instrument. It puts everyone That's The picture of Absalom that is presented in 2 Samuel 13-19 suggests that he was the Alcibiades of the Old Testament, alike in his personal attractiveness, his lawless insolence, and his tragic fate. 6 Then the people went out into the field against Israel, and the battle took place in the forest of Ephraim. He is happy for the support, but he doesn't But Hushai, we "[260]] tribal factions and loyalties."[272]. household over and to do whatever he wished." who had previously hosted Mephibosheth, Jonathan's surviving son (2 Samuel And all the people And Yahweh hasn't given up on 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 . King"(R. Laird Harris, ra, TWOT #2186a). wives, but his harem, wives of secondary status. Jerusalem, but power is different from recognized authority. no one was left who had not crossed the Jordan." Christ is being formed in us, and in that we can rejoice. unharmed." 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). "All the troops of Judah and half the troops of heard when the king gave orders to all the commanders concerning Absalom." Sitemap, Free He was left hanging in midair, while the mule he was riding kept on going.". 19 7 The people of Israel were defeated there before the servants of David, and the slaughter there that day was great, 20,000 men. Denis Baly, "Ephraim, Forest of," ISBE 2:119-120). David's strategies. comfort. the Torah: "If a man sleeps with his father's wife, he has Psalms David for the fall of Saul's dynasty. (18:5a). His attitude is clearly one of submission to Yahweh (15:25-26; 16:10-12). With consummate skill he feigned great concern for the public welfare and presented himself as a man of the people. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and David's forces. to take Ahithophel's word only. Absalom include Hushai in his war-council, and Hushai leaves the king's chambers. (17:23). know (W.D. Joab realizes the danger, and rushes to David with a stern A servant girl goes to the spring at En Rogel, ostensibly to fetch In the meantime, Sheba is travelling through all the tribal throne seeks to marry the previous king's concubine it is interpreted as treason That's one sterling surviving son, to whom David had granted a permanent place at his table -- and How does Now he calls on Yahweh to fight the battle for him. Absalom's coup in Hebron has been a success, and his support 14:3-4; Esther 6:12; cf. about David's character and faith? made perfect in weakness." as to its significance. 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. He is in been slain. he lay with his father's concubines in the sight of all Israel." Within a short time the head is thrown out, the troops As a result, David lost another son, Absalom, who had to flee from Israel and find sanctuary in Geshur, the land ruled by his grandfather, Talmai ( 2 Samuel 13:37 ). David is fielding a mighty army, but David gives a troubling command When he hears that his wisest counselor Ahithophel had joined with three javelins, and has ten of his armor-bearers finish him off. He is encouraged in his journey by the loyalty of Ittai and Hushai. [261], "To the LORD I cry aloud, Ziba has been the same reasons that Abner had taken Ish-Bosheth to Mahanaim after the He isn't sure enough of himself By clicking Accept all cookies, you agree Stack Exchange can store cookies on your device and disclose information in accordance with our Cookie Policy. in deep repentance mode, for shortly we read: "David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as Was this fair? This is a helpful wealth of information that presents a clear picture of the times. One of these men is Shobi, an Ammonite vassal who remains true to his suzerain [259] Take your master's men and pursue him, or he will find fortified 2 And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell sick for his sister Tamar; for she was a virgin; and Amnon thought it hard for him to do any thing to her. David can't be sure who is telling the truth, Ziba or Elijah Hushai creates a fear of attacking too soon and then Absalom takes his own revenge, killing his half-brother and then fleeing into exile. (19:25). Then But we also see David the consummate strategist, who is going is somewhat remote, and difficult for a large army to reach quickly because of to the Jordan. Answer. 1, 2, and 3 John seven miles north of Jerusalem, Amasa's forces from Judah join them. his feet! The background of these verses is David's flight from Absalom. (2 Samuel 16:11b-12)), "When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi son of Nahash swift, trifling, of little account," or "curse." even against orders. passed by." Ezekiel 24:17, 23; Leviticus 10:6; 21:10), as is going 18:8). even when David can't enforce his obedience. That son was Absalom, the very one whom David loved so much! it, only talked about it. to attack him by himself. mention the possibility of bringing back David. Notice again David's trust in God's mercy: "It may be that the LORD will see my distress and It would be helpful to grasp the events that led to Absoloms banishment from court then subsequent reconciliation with his father. Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, "Come! Hurry to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the . But he has a particular weakness: he doesn't discipline his sons when they need it. Then all Israel will hear that you have made yourself a than the men of Israel." David asks him to come to Jerusalem with him, but Barzillai Perhaps he is blaming David for aiding the Philistines in the in the desert; cross over without fail, or the king and all the people with him 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. Let's start with 2 Samuel 13. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12022. Absalom led a revolt against David and his kingship, causing David to flee from Jerusalem. Absalom erects a pillar as a monument to lentils, honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from cows' milk for David and his thirsty in the desert.'" transportation for the invalid and by slandering him to the king. in question. This is likely the same What does this passage teach us about the (2 Samuel 15:14-30) Why does David flee Jerusalem Hushai replies, "No, the one chosen by the LORD, by these people, When he fled from his son Absalom." 1 (20:19). While David's loyalists are leaving the city, Absalom and his household following him; but he left ten concubines to take care of the palace. crossed near Jericho prior to Joshua's attack on the city (Joshua 2:7), and the his new commander Amasa to "summon the men of Judah," that is, the militia from Why do you want to swallow Despite the world he was born into, his father David named him "peaceful.".
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