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Absolom’s political life begins after he returned to Israel after his exile. He quickly gains the favor of many and he usurps David’s throne for a time. He stole the hearts of the people by claiming he just wanted to be a judge of Israel as Samuel and his predecessors had been judge. However, it is in Absolom’s heart to become king all along by crowning himself in Hebron, the city where David had become king. David leaves behind 15 people including five spies and 10 concubines.
Thought questions
Chiastic structure of 2nd Samuel 15
Chiastic structure of 2nd Samuel 15-20 and order of events in the Gospels
How many Messianic parallels are found in this chapter?
How did Absolom ingratiate himself with the people?
Did Absolom issue true justice in his courts?
Did Absolom ask to become a king?
What does Absolom mean when he said he wanted to be a judge in Israel?
What is the “40 years” Absolom mentioned when he said he wanted to go to Hebron to fulfill a vow?
How old is Absolom during this time? How long ago since David and Bathsheba?
What does Absolom do when he gets to Hebron?
Why did David flee instead of standing his ground to fight Absolom?
Why did David leave behind the 10 concubines?
Where did these exiles from Gath come from?
Who else came to follow David?
Why were the priests bring the Ark with them?
Why did David walk barefoot and cover his head with dirt?
What person “struck David’s heart”?
Who’s betrayal upset David?
What is David’s prayer?
How are Hushai’s actions thematically equal to the Ark of the Covenant?
Speaker: Daniel Agee. Reader: Damon.