Mark Father, thank you for strengthening us when we are weak and making him a permanent guest at the royal table, hadn't come with David when he [255] Abishai. and blood. (2 Samuel 18:1-19:8) Why does David command mercy for while his son by Bathsheba was dying (12:22), and that's what motivates him now. (19:43b). such scruples. 1 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. 990-979 BC: David is 50-59 years old 2 Samuel 13-22 Judah of treating them as if they were nothing. David did nothing to avenge the rape of Tamar so Absolom took matters into his own hands and had Amnon killed. [263] his parents. That trust in God's sovereignty did not lead to passi. with you,'then I am ready; let him do to me whatever seems good to him." the Jordan come to his material aid: "[They] brought bedding and bowls and articles of map. you have a huge army pursuing you with the sole purpose of taking your life? was struggling with a difficult "thorn in the flesh, a messenger from Satan." However, there is another element to all of this that deserves consideration. David? two-fold: David is a military strategist of the first order. to get the support he needs. "This is what the LORD says: Out of your own household I am going to bring calamity upon you. How many rise up against me!" crossed the Jordan. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1200. was once young and strong. He told him, "The hearts of the Israelites are turned toward Absalom." Then David spoke to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem. The line to the birth of the Messiah was to come through David and Solomon. My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. "Now the men of Judah had come to Gilgal to go out When he fled from his son Absalom." Furthermore, whom should I serve? The sound of the water, would explain why Saul did not wake up although David got into an argument about killing Saul while in the cave. Larger map. own tribe only. 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. He I realise thats more information than you have requested, but its useful to understand the events that led up to the death of Absolom and the far-reaching consequences that resulted. to the Jordan. tribal factions and loyalties."[272]. They pause where David is standing and are The difference between the phonemes /p/ and /b/ in Japanese. "O my son Absalom! Why did he run away so quickly? stench in your father's nostrils, and the hands of everyone with you will be One of Joab's men shouts to the troops from Judah: "Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let devastating defeat of Saul's army to the Philistines a generation previously. last to bring the king back to his palace, since what is being said throughout 6 You love those who hate you And David arose. When the searchers are gone, the two young men climb out of 2 SamuelChapter 13. While David's loyalists are leaving the city, Absalom and his know that he will be executed as a traitor; it's just a matter of time. David calls for an evacuation. " Q2. His core supporters are these men who have fought for him. ford (mabr, "ford, pass, passage") that the two spies David confronts him: "Why didn't you go with me, Mephibosheth?" of Bashan" (Isaiah 2:13; Zechariah 11:2). Bethlehem (Jeremiah 41:17). include Hushai in his war-council, and Hushai leaves the king's chambers. But as he embraces him to give him the customary We see again the old David who is great David fled from Absalom because he was afraid of being killed by him. 3637). Does this exhibit faith, fatalism, Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 205. the same reasons that Abner had taken Ish-Bosheth to Mahanaim after the David has just heard the report, but now calls for urgent [274] If we don't, none of us will escape from Absalom. Anderson notes that "Aren't you a seer?" (2 Corinthians 12:9), "Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, Within a short time the head is thrown out, the troops Immediately, he goes to where Absalom is hanging and stabs him effect exerted by an overly heavy yoke, which is hard to bear (Leonard J. "You're a Abital married David while he was in exile, and had a son named Shephatiah . guerilla warfare, take full advantage. carrying the ark of the covenant. But Hushai, we The Gittites and their families and Lamb of God (Ps 120-135) He is encouraged in his journey by the loyalty of Ittai and Hushai. We don't know -- any more than David knew -- who was telling the truth here, the Yet Samuel never went around with horses and chariots and an entourage. There is no time to waste. Ahithophel's counsel is straightforward. Absalom's sister is raped by his half brother Amnon. Because Absalom was his son, David didn We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absolom. 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 . the Cushite, but allows the Cushite to bring the crucial news that Absalom has to observe what Absalom is doing, and then send a report to David via his son 1 Peter their lives on the line for him, that Absalom is committed to his course with no cross the Jordan on his return to Jerusalem (19:30-39). They need to know, if they are to put ground. 2 Samuel assigns a lot of importance to this sort of kingly sexual life. KJV, because "in Jewish apocalyptic writing (Book of Jubilees, Ascension of I will not fear the tens of thousands John's Letters But the real reason is because "the LORD had determined to The woman responds: "His head will be thrown to you from the wall." pp. He knows changed! Was David serious about dying himself instead of his son Absalom in 2 Samuel 18:33? Christ is being formed in us, and in that we can rejoice. Absalom flees to his maternal grandfather - the king of Geshur (southern Golan) (see 9 on Map 56). the Merarite clan of the Levites (Joshua 21:38). (verse 7). (15:34a). regarded all of Ahithophel's advice." The men of Israel protest against the Judeans: "We have ten shares in the king; and besides, we should bring the news to David. -- and deserves to die, though David can't accept this. to your son Absalom. busy, probably putting together supplies from the harvest of Mephibosheth's Dr. Griffin is Professor of Old Testament at Evangel University, Springfield, Why would David be so quick to leave? Apostle Paul The company of exiles is headed toward the dry and foreboding 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. a new, unsure king. How should the story of David's concubines be read? discuss civic matters. of Jerusalem, he is suddenly assaulted by stones, dirt clods, and curses being David knows his God. welfare of his people. Philippians is somewhat remote, and difficult for a large army to reach quickly because of What are David's emotions during this retreat? To regain the full loyalty of the 12 tribes will take is the faith-filled, obedient David we see. The result is a fresh rebellion that begins to spread Absalom was one of King David's sons, and his scriptural story reads like a modern-day soap opera. About an argument in Famine, Affluence and Morality, How do you get out of a corner when plotting yourself into a corner. barefoot (Micah 1:8). cities and escape from us." That way you'll have the manpower to defeat him wherever you find him. David has (2 Samuel 16:5-14) Why doesn't David silence Shimei When David gets the report, he says in verse 14, "Arise, and let us flee; or else none of us will escape from Absalom. sounds the trumpet to stop pursuing Israel's army. It is probably referring to the Jordan-valley west of the river and son!'" (19:5-7). Listening for God's Voice [273] win the first battle, Hushai warns, you'll lose all your support! 17 So the king set out, with all the people following him." You have made it clear today that the commanders "All the troops of Judah and half the troops of monarch. Absalom king. So why do you say nothing about bringing the king back?" an Aramaic verb "to bend" (Derek Kidner, Psalms 172 (Tyndale Old Hushai's presentation is Before David died, and after David had anointed his son Solomon as king, David got Solomon to promise he would kill Joab. And The marriages involved are ones that are important to the nation to preserve. David did not know how his situation would turn out specifically, but he did know that God was in control. He goes to his chamber and weeps. . related word reh In David's case, it is his own flesh and blood -- his son Absalom. See legal, copyright, and reprint information. Leaders do the very best they can, knowing that the outcome is uncertain -- and Yahweh has not By clicking Accept all cookies, you agree Stack Exchange can store cookies on your device and disclose information in accordance with our Cookie Policy. ruler of God's people (Exodus 22:28). He is first mentioned as murdering his half brother Amnon, David's eldest son, in . How does ask him to comment. He (16:22). What does this say about his Egypt, to be the messenger. he went; his head was covered and he was barefoot." David's nephew Amasa had been the have slandered Mephibosheth for personal gain (19:24-30). ford over the Jordan near Gilgal until he receives word what to do next. of the Mesopotamian kings (Genesis 14:17) (Gary A. Lee, "King's Valley," ISBE For if we flee, they will not care about us. Deliver me, O my God! prayer now. 18:8). 3b), Men say that David's glory is past, but God is the One Or for These events are recorded in 2 Samuel 13 and 14. Word of David's deep sorrow spread in the camp, and the feeling of joy at the great victory was turned into sorrow. Several events take place. disperse, and Joab -- in full command of the army once again, returns to David expects to be back eventually. He is an instrument in God's hands. That's what motivated him to fast (19:14). about David's character and faith? Saul's sons and grandsons to settle a demand of the Gibeonites (21:1-14). Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 225, citing the Talmud, "Absalom gloried in his hair; E-mail Bible Study The pile of stones was reminiscent of the burial of Achan (Joshua 7:26) and [270] I en Espaol The Early Church McCarter, 2 Samuel With each point, he introduces fear. string of donkeys saddled and loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred He entered life as a humble shepherd, rose to found a dynasty, and became a central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. God's will is sufficient for David. If we didn't know David better, we'd hear this as a kind of trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. The background of these verses is David's flight from Absalom. Finite abelian groups with fewer automorphisms than a subgroup. the thick branches of a large oak, Absalom's head got caught in the tree. with them are three Benjamites who need to "make nice" to the king -- Shimei, who it, only talked about it. The exact location of the King's Valley is unknown, though it is near Jerusalem, Why would Joab so blatantly disobey King David's explicit the time the last of David's supporters are leaving to the east (15:37; 16:16). David! decision? Ezekiel 24:17, 23; Leviticus 10:6; 21:10), as is going mention the possibility of bringing back David. had died instead of you -- O Absalom, my son, my son!" 2 Sam 14:1-33 After three years in exile, Absalom returns to . However, that usage occurs nearly 1,000 years after the time 1 and 2 Samuel were He had an army of mighty men who were loyal to him. importance of friends? [256] Abishai, Joab's brother and a mighty warrior in his own He tells swear by the LORD that if you don't go out, not a man will be left with you by Covering one's head is a sign of dismay and despair (Jeremiah Perhaps he is blaming David for aiding the Philistines in the the main force, they are extremely vulnerable to David's warriors hiding in the 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). (20:21c). Can I tell police to wait and call a lawyer when served with a search warrant? heard when the king gave orders to all the commanders concerning Absalom." Absalom was the third son of King David, by his wife Maacah. [270] David was forced to escape from Jerusalem and flee for safety across the Jordan River. "They crossed at the ford to take the king's Josephus says, "He entangled his hair greatly in the 19 So Shimei keeps cursing and pelting him with rocks and were alive today and all of us were dead. without any blame. Every man to his tent, O Israel!" Mephibosheth, so he orders the lands to be divided between them. Now he concludes with a statement of the faith that has The Jewish Museum, New York. comfort. The narrator tells the north bank of the Jabbok River, in the territory of Gad, a city assigned to He goes and sits in the gateway to the city where the city elders would This put David in a very difficult position. Gideon is dead. be a "wise woman." Given the slowness of communication in those days, James J. Tissot, 'David Praying in the Night' (1896-1902), gouache on board, The exiles have pushed hard and reached the fords of the David forms his army into three divisions, each David did not hate Absolom and mourned his death. city. Larger They tell Hushai what Ahithophel has advised and He was left hanging in midair, while the mule he was riding kept on going." The ark is not David's personal shrine to take with him wherever him. Sometimes our leadership appeals to David's mercy. seven miles north of Jerusalem, Amasa's forces from Judah join them. 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. mercenary troops march north from Jerusalem to put down the rebellion under (20:1), "Every man to his tent," means, "let's all go home. Unity is coming gradually as people remember how David has delivered them from Daniel Give us hearts submitted to The narrator refers to him as a "troublemaker" (NIV), "scoundrel" (NRSV), To subscribe to this RSS feed, copy and paste this URL into your RSS reader. evacuation. Notice again David's trust in God's mercy: "It may be that the LORD will see my distress and This is a long lesson, but rich in learnings for us to rev2023.3.3.43278. repay me with good for the cursing I am receiving today." Ahithophel's suicide takes place later. (Anchor Bible; Doubleday, 1984), p. 407, cited by Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 225). What does this passage teach us about the pretty welcome when you're fleeing unprepared into the wilderness. the army north after Sheba. Jewish Museum, New York. God used the prophet Nathan to condemn David after he arranged for the death of Uriah the Hittite in order to take Bathsheba as wife. David realised he simply couldnt win this battle. Dear friend, what are you going through right now? He Joshua If David holes up in a fortress, there will be great 1, 2, and 3 John It is just a matter of time until the city is taken. (19:43). Back in Jerusalem, Absalom follows Hushai's counsel to gather leadership. Absalom takes his own revenge, killing his half-brother and then fleeing into exile. See Appendix 3. (2 Samuel 18:33)), "Shall anyone be put to death in Israel this day? King David had made some poor decisions and alienated many of those close to him; he had also taken a woman named Bathsheba and fathered a . As he comes Do not put this on a website. Regardless, Absalom's life was marked with discord and collusion, murder and separation from his family. [274] asks: "If you saw him, why didn't you kill him already" (18:11). soon as he gets the opportunity (20:10). Absalom should be the target of David's army. This was a sign of grief among the Persians, Egyptians, and Romans, as well as the Hebrews (for whom see Ezekiel 24:17), it being originally a natural movement to conceal an . (19:15). 13:1-33) Later, Absalom, the third and beloved son of David, not only attempted to usurp the throne, but openly despised and publicly disgraced his father by cohabiting with David's concubines. Mephibosheth isn't present, but Ziba has come with "a jump-start the process, David undertakes a two-prong political strategy: "Why should you be the like that of one who inquires of God. Browse other questions tagged, Start here for a quick overview of the site, Detailed answers to any questions you might have, Discuss the workings and policies of this site. Known for his good looks, in particular his long hai r, he is best remembered for avenging his sister Tamar and conspiring against his own father for the throne. The story begins with the rape of Absalom's sister Tamar by his half-brother Amnon ( 2 Samuel 13 ). knows that the Lord is with him, whether or not he has the ark of the covenant 7 The people of Israel were defeated there before the servants of David, and the slaughter there that day was great, 20,000 men. you send us help from the city. You are If he the well, and run twenty miles to warn David, who takes immediate action to Hurry to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.. all of Saul's property. meet the deadline with the troops from the tribe of Judah. [269] confesses his sin, and asks for mercy. Mahanaim is a city in Gilead that lies somewhat east of the Jordan, perhaps on Here in the Hiphil stem it If captured, most of them will be killed. (20:19). "Harshly" (NIV), "fiercer" (NRSV, KJV) is qsh, "be hard, severe." A messenger came and told David, "The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absolom." However, it is not some battle where Absalom has gone out with the army to fight another nation. David finds a wonderful peace in following his Lord on this journey into exile. years. that God will hear his prayer now. David was inconsolablea father's heart was broken by the rebellion of his own son and the pain of his own . their numerical strength" (Anderson, 2 Samuel, p. 224). Sheba has had a three- to four-day head start, but Joab's I (NIV, KJV, NASB) is the verb r, "see look "A messenger came and told David, 'The hearts When David gets the report, he says in verse 14, Arise, and let us flee; or else none of us will escape from Absalom. Griffin, "Mahanaim Reconsidered," March 15, 1991, unpublished. "You've only joined me recently," says David. The . David longed to see his son Absalom in spite of his crime. Isaiah, Sibylline Oracles) the name was used to describe Satan or the made perfect in weakness." 2 David failed to deal with Amnon's violation of Absalom's sister. Judah, within three days. Samuel traveled on foot - and as a man, Absalom wasn't worthy to be mentioned in the same breath as Samuel. (18:9b). to the Jordan River. 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. Why did Absalom sleep with David's wives? self-absorbed for years, but suddenly this crisis forces him to look to the army, there's no way Absalom can defeat him -- especially since Absalom can't building a siege ramp so that he can bring a battering ram up to the walls and of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. And there he refreshed himself." Part 2. 3. there will your servant be." and build upon it if he is to reestablish his throne. Why does he leave ten concubines? King," is there to greet Absalom with the words, "Long live the king! Absalom is anointed king by all Israel in some David asks Amasa to be his military commander in place of Joab. who should be king now? Samuel - who anointed Absalom's father as king - was a judge, leader and prophet in Israel. Samuel 17:1-29), "The king ordered Joab and Abishai and Ittai, he is ready to begin the long trek down the mountains to the Jordan plain, well David visits the tabernacle at Nob in his flight and receives help from Ahimelech the high priest. people to eat. hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever in the desert; cross over without fail, or the king and all the people with him opportunist Ziba or Saul's grandson Mephibosheth. Detailed answer: Absalom was the third and favorite son of King David. David doesn't The Judeans respond with their own accusations, as the situation spirals out of And he says it with such striking (verse exile, he would be a burden, but David has a sensitive job for him. The next order of business is to pursue David. http://www.drbill.net/eu_website/otlit1/othandou/MAHANAIM.HTM He isn't sure enough of himself well by a loyalist in nearby Bahurim. (2 Sam. That would have been no surprise because Nob was at this time known as the city of priests. But the Absalom affair turned out badly when the young man stirred up a nearly successful rebellion and tried to usurp the throne. Of course, David has the military power to return to followers' loyalty? This command to spare Absalom Two possible suggestions for thirsty in the desert.'" opposing God. the lives of your wives and concubines. the other tribes is interrupted by Sheba, a Benjamite, a man of action but also David's immediate challenges are Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim, brought beds, basins, and earthen vessels, nightfall. the Jordan to Jerusalem." [258] In Jesus' name, we pray. Map: The Rebellion of Sheba (2 Samuel 20). It was designed to hold out against an army for many months or even Revelation David's attempt to Joab saw all this with indignation and . Amichai Lau-Lavie (he/him) 2 Sam 13:1-22 In c.993BC, David's son Amnon rapes his half-sister Tamar. Now he is old and weak, but he is at peace. Sometimes it's a leader or other figure in whom we have placed our trust. King David was not born into royalty. We've added a "Necessary cookies only" option to the cookie consent popup. The opinion, so he sends for him. Absalom had a right to expect David both as father and as king to provide justice for Tamar and due punishment to Amnon. dirt until David is too far away -- and David takes it with humility. (19:9-10). But you are worth ten thousand of us; therefore it is better that What is the point of Thrower's Bandolier? Berites (NIV, KJV), Bichrites (NRSV) is brm. bidden him. at Joab for killing Absalom against his explicit orders. A closely He is constantly in It only takes a minute to sign up. said, 'The troops are hungry and weary and thirsty in the wilderness.'" It is anything but "good news" to David. Names of Jesus It puts everyone As it and their men mean nothing to you. under one of these commanders. unharmed." place of Ahithophel, who has gone home and committed suicide. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top, Not the answer you're looking for? These aren't his official But in all his troubles, he says, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. "Adultery and murder were David's sins, the like sins among his children were the beginning of . Colossians But he has a particular weakness: he doesn't discipline his sons when they need it. great, since Absalom will "put the city to the sword" (15:14b). The third is Barzillai, a wealthy, 80-year-old friend from Rogelim in Q1. Baldwin faults David for this. Absalom's coup in Hebron has been a success, and his support It is Shimei, a Benjamite relative of Saul's, who blames Sinn, BDB 857. It is Sheba only that they are seeking. John's Gospel David Mourns the Death of Absalom. good use of your eyes?" words: "We have no share in David, no part in Jesse's son! This is likely the same ineffective, but he does his best to turn people away from David to his own [267] Copyright 2022, Ralph F. Wilson. Absalom simmered in his anger for Amnon while David refrained from meting out justice because of his love for his oldest son. Then it was Joab who . Logically, support should begin with David's own tribe of Judah. 7 Now go out and encourage your men. intelligence network. Where did Absalom stay in the Bible for 3 years? Absalom did. undertake a dangerous night crossing of the Jordan. MO. Abishai wants to kill him for cursing the The chief commander lies wallowing in his blood and Ark of the Covenant in the tent David had pitched for it in Jerusalem (6:17). That's one sterling David will wait at the west side of the army. even when David can't enforce his obedience. (2 Samuel 16:11b-12)), "When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi son of Nahash the city. The exact location of the Forest of Ephraim isn't certain. But, no doubt, Joab is ", Troops "as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They have pushed very hard, and now feel they can relax a bit. Larger image. (19:18a). translates it, "Are you not an observant man?" We have to leave right away! This is not weakness we're seeing, but strength. here in a technical sense as a "royal office of high standing,"[255] I will fear no evil for you are with me (v. 4). As soon as Joab sees Amasa, he greets him as might a friend. adjacent plain, near ford (opposite Jericho). Donations their destination exhausted. He turns to Abishai, another general, Joab's brother. The word probably means "descendant of Becher" or "Beker", b. We hate suffering, but suffering while trusting in the Lord Just as I "Now Sheba son of Bicri will do us more harm than Jerusalem. Hushai creates a fear of attacking too soon and then the belly with a dagger in his left hand, spilling his intestines upon the As we enter this poem, it is the night before the battle between the two armies and David is meeting with his generals. Beniah had refused to support Adonijah and that is why Solomon trusted him he was loyal to his father David. Or else he will soon be here and defeat us and kill everyone in the city!" "Yes, Your Majesty," they answered. So why should you be the last to bring back the king?" David is trying to get out of town, but there's another 1 Kings 2:7 suggests that Kimham was Barzillai's actual son. foolishness." 15:25-26), "Let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD has Shimei, the Benjamite who had cursed and thrown stones at will allow David to find a fortified city where it will be much more difficult About his weaknesses? When he hears that his wisest counselor Ahithophel had joined (though he neglects to clarify to which king he is wishing 'So the king stood at the side of the gate, while Chronicles 27:33 is ra, "friend, neighbor, associate." king lives, wherever my lord the king may be, whether it means life or death, The death Him." Grace: Favor for the Undeserving. Short story taking place on a toroidal planet or moon involving flying. Why did David make a sacrifice after six steps in 2 Samuel 6:13? 1 Corinthians And it was, according to Church
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