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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 ...
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]
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).
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]
He also had at least two sisters: Zeruiah, whose sons all went on to serve in David's army, and Abigail, whose son Amasa served in Absalom's army, Absalom being one of David's younger sons. [16] While the Bible does not name his mother, the Talmud identifies her as Nitzevet , a daughter of a man named Adael, and the Book of Ruth claims him as ...
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 ...
Ahithophel's betrayal of David and subsequent suicide are seen as anticipating Judas' betrayal of Jesus, and the gospels' account of Judas hanging himself (Matthew 27:5). Psalm 41:9, which seems to refer to Ahithophel, [20] is quoted in John 13:18 as being fulfilled in Judas. [21]
Israel rebels against David and crowns David's son Absalom. David is forced into exile east of the Jordan River [63] but eventually launches a successful counterattack, which results in the death of Absalom. Having retaken Judah and asserted control over Israel, David returns west of the Jordan. [64]