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The single verse, 2 Samuel 18:33, regarding David's grief at the loss of his son ("And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!"), is the inspiration for the text of several pieces ...
Absalom, the third son of King David of Israel, had been newly returned from three years in exile in Geshur for the murder of his half-brother, Amnon and received a pardon with some restrictions. [3] Later, he began a campaign to win the lost favour and trust of the people, [4] which was successful. [5]
Absalom, the third son, born to Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur. He was killed by Joab (1 Chronicles 3:1-2) after he mounted a rebellion against his aging father David. Adonijah, the fourth son of King David from Haggith (2 Samuel 3:4). He attempted to usurp the throne during the life of David (1 Kings 1:11ff).
the second, Daniel the son of Abigail of Carmel; the third, Absalom the son of Maakah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; and the sixth, Ithream, by his wife Eglah. These six were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months." [11]
Ahitophel, Achitofel, or Ahithophel (Hebrew: אֲחִיתֹפֶל, romanized: ʾĂḥīṯōp̄el, lit. 'My Brother is Folly') was a counselor of King David and a man greatly renowned for his wisdom.
A man who reported Absalom's situation was originally offered a reward by Joab to kill Absalom, but he had three good reasons to refuse: [17] his unwillingness to kill a king's son; his obedience to David's known wish, his realization that Joab would not protect him from David's wrath (verses 12–13). [17]
C. The king recognizes Joab's role and changes his mind on Absalom's exile (14:18–20) B'. The king executes his decision on Absalom's exile (14:21–28) Interruption: an introduction to Absalom (14:25–27) A'. Absalom's plan: he sends Joab to the king, putting words in his mouth (14:29–33) At the opening, Joab who noticed David's softened ...
Absalom at the gate of Jerusalem appeasing the people from all tribes of Israel (verses 1–6) Absalom asks permission from David to gp to Hebron (verses 7–9) Absalom in Hebron to start his rebellion (verses 10–12) The story of Absalom's rebellion can be observed as five consecutive episodes: [18] A. David's flight from Jerusalem (15:13 ...