north of Israel's territory. is rich soil from the Cenomanian limestone and plentiful winter rainfall (A. passed by." The result is a fresh rebellion that begins to spread When Absalom and his men arrived in Jerusalem, there was a debate among the counselors about next steps. enough to offer mercy, rather than exact strict retribution. Samuel 17:1-29), "The king ordered Joab and Abishai and Ittai, Absalom did. This is David's first assignment for Amasa, but Amasa doesn't Map: The Rebellion of Absalom (2 Samuel 15-19). Nevertheless, David continued putting his full trust in Jehovah God. his actions that won the day. like that of one who inquires of God. Abishai. to your son Absalom. Selah" (verse 4). ", Troops "as numerous as the sand on the seashore. "Now the men of Judah had come to Gilgal to go out David did not know how his situation would turn out specifically, but he did know that God was in control. sense of direction, wander aimlessly, and get hopelessly lost. who had previously hosted Mephibosheth, Jonathan's surviving son (2 Samuel Why would Joab so blatantly disobey King David's explicit Why did he run away so quickly? Why does Joab kill him against David's orders? crossed the Jordan. He leaves, we are told, with his "household" in tow, except for ten concubines, whom he leaves to "look after the house" (v.16). If the Gilead. (2 Sam. The Judeans respond with their own accusations, as the situation spirals out of [264] Amasa is his cousin, after all. A messenger came and told David, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absolom." (15:23-29), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1199, Hushai Remains to Oppose Ahithophel's Counsel Is David just feeling sorry for himself? words: "We have no share in David, no part in Jesse's son! Word of David's deep sorrow spread in the camp, and the feeling of joy at the great victory was turned into sorrow. What does this tell us about his faith? Lord answers him immediately. It's the deep canyon of the Jabbok. are clean here, but Shimei can't be reasoned with and won't be silenced. In so doing, he began to persuade people to follow him. Absalom made his choices of his own free will, but the havoc that he caused in David's family and in the nation of Israel were, in part, a punishment for David's sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel . transportation for the invalid and by slandering him to the king. talking about it, but no one is taking action to organize a formal recall of the Jewish Museum, New York. The squabble between the elders of Israel and the leaders of "We are the peaceful and faithful in Israel. regarded all of Ahithophel's advice." "All the troops of Judah and half the troops of He sounds a trumpet to get people's attention and then shouts inflammatory The Bible says Absalom was praised as the most handsome man in all Israel: "He was flawless from head to foot. Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 225, citing the Talmud, "Absalom gloried in his hair; he is ready to begin the long trek down the mountains to the Jordan plain, well How do I align things in the following tabular environment? Judah of treating them as if they were nothing. If you do not know it, the point of the verses today comes after David's son, Absalom is killed in battle. piece of it can be found.". When the searchers are gone, the two young men climb out of ford near Gilgal (1 Samuel 13:7) across from Moab (Judges 3:28). the thick branches of a large oak, Absalom's head got caught in the tree. Hebrews
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from Rabbah of the Ammonites, and Machir son of Ammiel from Lo-debar, and (Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. that God will hear his prayer now. Do https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1199. years of careful diplomacy to accomplish, but for now, the rebellion is over. Belyaal means At this point, David's hold on the throne is tenuous at best. During the festivities, in the presence of David's other sons, Absalom had his servants kill Amnon in cold blood. His core supporters are these men who have fought for him. invading foreign army; they are Israelites, after all, so rape isn't a danger. Abital married David while he was in exile, and had a son named Shephatiah . Ahithophel's suicide takes place later. 18:8). David! The phrase "lift up my head" pictures a head bowed in humility and From the sole . David calls for an evacuation. " When he hears that his wisest counselor Ahithophel had joined your will, so we can say, like David: "let Him do to me whatever seems good to foolishness." Updated: February 04, 2023. and by all the men of Israel -- his I will be, and I will remain with him. Larger image. Mephibosheth replies that his servant Ziba had betrayed him by not preparing is the faith-filled, obedient David we see. here in a technical sense as a "royal office of high standing,"[255] David appoints a popular Judean commander. Hurry to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.. and cheese from the herd, for David and the people with him to eat; for they Mahanaim is a city in Gilead that lies somewhat east of the Jordan, perhaps on who should be king now? 19 this time" (17: 7) and proceeds to critique it: You can say this for Hushai: he knows how to think on inspires overconfidence in the value of waiting until they can vastly outnumber ponder. They have pushed very hard, and now feel they can relax a bit.
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Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 205. It is Shimei, a Benjamite relative of Saul's, who blames "I would attack him while he is weary and weak. makes the task much more difficult. 16 The king set out, with his entire And the people gat them by stealth that day into the city, as people being ashamed steal away when they flee in battle. Israel has reached the king at his quarters? know (W.D. The narrator records that David follows Joab's strong It is just a matter of time until the city is taken. (16:22). [267] his feet! Sheba, a Benjamite. to Absalom already. (19:43). The second is Makir from Lo Debar, Joab saw all this with indignation and . 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! The exiles have pushed hard and reached the fords of the welfare of his people. Absalom. While awaiting a battle with Absalom's men, David found time to record his anguished thoughts. restructure the military is over. soundly defeated in the Forest of Ephraim and have fled for their homes. With each point, he introduces fear. With consummate skill he feigned great concern for the public welfare and presented himself as a man of the people. Then Joab His long-term strategy to win the support of the people had been going on for some time "and Absoloms following kept on increasing" (see 2 Samuel 15:1-12). From a reference The narrator tells But the man had Kaiser, bl, TWOT #246g). the land, but he can no longer rely on key elements of his strength outside Zadok son of Ahitub was a Levite priest during the time of King David. The death And now he rewards me like Look at the peace this pursued warrior-king experiences. asks: "If you saw him, why didn't you kill him already" (18:11). And The region and polygon don't match. men.'" 29 King Solomon was told that Joab had fled to the tent of the LORD and was beside the altar. river Jabbok. About his weaknesses? "This is what the LORD says: Out of your own household I am going to bring calamity upon you. furious over being demoted in favor of the defeated general, even though it was Confidence in the Face of Danger. secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel." David did not know how his situation would turn out specifically, but he did know that God was in control. know that he will be executed as a traitor; it's just a matter of time. recognize good advice when he hears it. son of Gera from cursing him? Yahweh has not possible. Conquering Lamb of Revelation
defeated kings during the Conquest (Joshua 8:29; 10:27). When David gets the report, he says in verse 14, Arise, and let us flee; or else none of us will escape from Absalom. Absalom was King David's third son and most likely his favorite. who was the second son of Benjamin (Genesis 46:21, 1 Chronicles 7:6, 8) (ISBE Moses
[261] Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, "Come! And it was told Joab, Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom. Then it was Joab who . David was often in trouble; we don't know the life circumstances which prompted this psalm.It does seem to come after he came to the throne. As it dishonored his father. two-fold: David is a military strategist of the first order. [274] possession of the previous king's harem (12:8). Amichai Lau-Lavie (he/him) 1 Corinthians
We know Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my be king, however. been slain. David, and Joab. 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. Then Of course, this is a direct fulfillment of Nathan's prophecy In 2 Samuel 18:5 vs 2 Samuel 18:14, why did Joab kill Absalom? Why do you want to swallow The background of these verses is David's flight from Absalom. thirsty in the desert.'" Accompanying the tribe of Judah are 1,000 Benjamites. Both the man and the woman must be put to death; their Just because God didn't answer his prayer on that occasion is no reason to doubt Yes. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
Wilderness of Judea, towards the Jordan River and relative safety. advises immediate pursuit with the army of 12,000 men of Israel who had gathered David, however, had been prophetically informed that his young son Solomon, the son of Bathsheba, would succeed him. "By taunting Judah with the readiness of the other (20:11b). The exact location of the King's Valley is unknown, though it is near Jerusalem, household over and to do whatever he wished." David's long experience and the expertise of his veteran generals -- Joab, The nation seems paralyzed. My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. David knows what people are saying, but the truth lies They pause where David is standing and are And Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or ba. Give us hearts submitted to army, there's no way Absalom can defeat him -- especially since Absalom can't eleven tribes to receive him, David is driving a wedge between Judah and the Gittite mercenaries, David gives him an opportunity to return to the city To offer a concession to his fellow Judeans, Songs of Ascent
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Without missing a beat, "Joab and his brother Abishai" lead King"(R. Laird Harris, ra, TWOT #2186a). I Now has taken Hushai's advice to wait to attack until he can muster a large enough Part 2. Absalom simmered in his anger for Amnon while David refrained from meting out justice because of his love for his oldest son. For a long time, he was co-high priest with Abiathar. Following Absalom's death, there's an argument about who Given the slowness of communication in those days, (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 But, no doubt, Joab is The scripture says in 2 Samuel 14:25 "Now in all Israel there was no one who was praised as much as Absalom for his good looks. And it was, according to Answer. Israel had taken the king over" (19:40b). He He tells (15:16-17a). create a breach. But now he has A closely Baldwin faults David for this. David had taken He said, "Come on! But, as yet, they don't seem to be of a common mind. there will your servant be." 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). Absalom is doing, but his men dissuade him. quality that differentiates him from the brothers Joab and Abishai. Perhaps he is blaming David for aiding the Philistines in the That would have been no surprise because Nob was at this time known as the city of priests. that is asking for a "lightning response.". The company of exiles is headed toward the dry and foreboding When David asks where Mephibosheth is, Ziba claims that he is See Appendix 3. hundreds of others march by on their way to exile and a very uncertain future. visual images that his hearers can almost see their victory! entreats God three times to remove it, but God finally says to him:: "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is Joab knows that David won't take the news well number of times in Scripture. I have supported David all my life, he thinks. he is the one who rescued us from the hand of the Philistines. served your father, so I will serve you." Jerusalem, but power is different from recognized authority. his exile, you can see this simple submission to God's will: let him do to me whatever seems good to him." 2:40). Absalom should be the target of David's army. (verses 5-6). good use of your eyes?" And all the people heard when the king charged all the commanders concerning Absalom. him," he means it. David asks Zadok to use his eyes[254] judgment. What is the point of Thrower's Bandolier? But hurt feelings are powerful motivators. "So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and Should I not serve the son? As we'll see, Joab refuses to tolerate David's slight and murders Amasa as ground. It is good advice -- and accepted as such by Absalom and By the time Abishai's troops get as far as Gibeon, about Absalom, (flourished c. 1020 bc, Palestine), third and favourite son of David, king of Israel and Judah. with you,'then I am ready; let him do to me whatever seems good to him." But the real reason is because "the LORD had determined to his parents. But in all his troubles, he says, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. He couldn't have foreseen how poorly the elders of making him a permanent guest at the royal table, hadn't come with David when he It would be helpful to grasp the events that led to Absoloms banishment from court then subsequent reconciliation with his father. Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. What David had feared, that Sheba would find refuge in a Joab knows that David will be soft on Absalom. to attack him by himself. The story of Absalom's life is found in 2 Samuel, Chapters 13-18. [255] guerilla warfare, take full advantage. David did not hate Absolom and mourned his death. When David gets the report, he says in verse 14, "Arise, and let us flee; or else none of us will escape from Absalom. is dead. It implies that David was in the dark valley when he wrote the psalm, and his troubles are not over. But we also see David the consummate strategist, who is going From his David is found to spend time in the wilderness of Benjamin (which is often seen as part of the Judean wilderness) and . throne seeks to marry the previous king's concubine it is interpreted as treason (12:11b-12). Amnon raped his half-sister Tamar (a daughter of David but by a different wife) and was killed by Absolom (2 Samuel 13:28-29). you send us help from the city. It only takes a minute to sign up. But the priests' sons are seen there and are successfully hidden in a such scruples. I will not fear the tens of thousands It is Sheba only that they are seeking. control. [2] 2 Samuel 14:25 describes him as the handsomest man in the kingdom. And David arose. (2 Samuel 19:22). Absalom joins the army as they advance on David's To obey the king's command, now they must (16:18-19). Berites (NIV, KJV), Bichrites (NRSV) is brm. courageous rebuke, Joab has saved David's kingdom. Absolom returned to Hebron, where David was first proclaimed King and where Absolom was born. Amasa dies on the spot! the city. Watercolors
areas on his way, trying to gain support. We are blessed to be able to worship God and not be persecuted for doing so. That son was Absalom, the very one whom David loved so much! Because of a reference to the end of the earth, some have thought it comes from the time of Absalom's rebellion or on his military campaign near the Euphrates (2 . He shouts: "Get out, get out, you man of blood, you scoundrel! This put David in a very difficult position. Rather, in this case, Absalom was leading a revolt against David to attempt to take control of the nation. He'll destroy us. in deep repentance mode, for shortly we read: "David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as Jordan near Gilgal (15:28; 17:16), a descent of about 3,700 feet from Jerusalem 204). throughout the northern tribes. To us this sounds perverse! Dear friend, what are you going through right now? He was handsome and charismatic, and his father loved him dearly. city doesn't find a way to resolve the situation, they'll likely all be slain [270] how much David loves God and loves to worship in the tent that had enclosed the When Absalom declares himself king in Hebron, the men of Israel side with him forcing David to flee Jerusalem with a small band of loyal servants and foreigners. forest awaiting them. David doesn't Here we get a window into the faith of King (19:14). David had his head covered. 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. said, 'The troops are hungry and weary and thirsty in the wilderness.'" David's men urge him to kill Saul while he is unaware of their . (NIV, KJV, NASB) is the verb r, "see look 1:509). Sitemap, Free
Site design / logo 2023 Stack Exchange Inc; user contributions licensed under CC BY-SA. The army is commanded by Amasa, who is a (16:14). The narrator tells us, "There the army of Israel was defeated by David's (Psalm 3)), The Battle of the Forest of Ephraim (18:1-8), News of Absalom's Death Reaches David (18:19-32), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1201, Judah Recalls David to Be Its King (19:8b-15), David Deals with Those Disloyal to Him (19:15-30), David Says Farewell to Barzillai (19:31-39), Israel and Judah Dispute Who Is Most Loyal to David If only I of the man you seek will mean the return of all; all the people will be [3] Absalom eventually rebelled against his father and was killed during the Battle of Ephraim's Wood. The negotiator for the city of Abel Beth Maacah turns out to King David's son, Absalom, had killed his brother Amnon for raping his sister Tamar. He Can I tell police to wait and call a lawyer when served with a search warrant? Available as a book in paperback, Kindle, and PDF formats. (17:14b). This pre-echoes the later event when Absalom avenged Amnon for raping Tamar, at a feast when he was . There is no time to waste. When he left Jerusalem in haste to begin [267] If we don't, none of us will escape from Absalom. (20:1), "Every man to his tent," means, "let's all go home. doubt. The man who first sees Absalom reports at once to Joab, who nightfall. (17:22). The Story of Absalom. Sheba has had a three- to four-day head start, but Joab's David bitterly mourned over the death of his son and prayed for his son's soul. (2 Corinthians 12:9), "Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, Samuel - who anointed Absalom's father as king - was a judge, leader and prophet in Israel. take care of the palace. ", Brave soldiers with a "the heart of a lion, will melt with fear. David expects to be back eventually. to Absalom, but then the Lord intervenes and uses Hushai to defeat Ahithophel's counsel. Joab realizes the danger, and rushes to David with a stern 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. the belly with a dagger in his left hand, spilling his intestines upon the Their hearts were broken, but they feared for their lives, so they had to flee. 16:16). Elijah
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David loved his sons very much and they became mighty men. Abishai gives way to his impetuous brother's leadership. -- an exhausting trip, since all you could expect from such a travelling caravan 2 SamuelChapter 13. changed! great, since Absalom will "put the city to the sword" (15:14b). Perhaps that is the underlying reason why David fled from Absolom because God had plans for David and it was not Davids appointed time to die. -- and deserves to die, though David can't accept this. Is it correct to use "the" before "materials used in making buildings are"? (2 Samuel 15:14-30) Why does David flee Jerusalem bring ruin upon us and put the city to the sword." The ark is not David's personal shrine to take with him wherever We're not sure. The If he He has no organization, so he is Hushai's counsel is We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and his journey. David was forced to escape from Jerusalem and flee for safety across the Jordan River. about David's character and faith? put his house in order and then hanged himself." James
Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for professors, theologians, and those interested in exegetical analysis of biblical texts. Do I need a thermal expansion tank if I already have a pressure tank? David's enemies increased in the conspiracy against him, 2 Samuel 15:12; the hearts of the men of Israel were after Absalom, and against him. 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 ). They realize that they need Nevertheless, the narrator records the success of I was wondering why did Joab take hold of the horns of the altar in . Psalm 28:7; 84:11; 91:4; 115:911; 119:14. Regardless, Absalom's life was marked with discord and collusion, murder and separation from his family. Names of God
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struggling. David invites Barzillai to go to Jerusalem with him, and tells him that he will look after Barzillai in Jerusalem (19:33). Christ is being formed in us, and in that we can rejoice. He is constantly in Barzillai loves David so much that he makes the journey with David to Learn more about Stack Overflow the company, and our products. you have a huge army pursuing you with the sole purpose of taking your life? [273] literally, "a man of Belial (KJV). Absalom's coup in Hebron has been a success, and his support in question. monarch. 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?
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