2 Samuel 13; 2 Samuel 14; 2 Samuel 15; 2 Samuel 16; 2 Samuel 17
Amnon loves Tamar, his sister, and by artifice forces her. He is slain by Absalom’s command. Absalom flees to Geshur. Joab arranges by artifice to bring Absalom home after three years. After two more years, Absalom sees the king, and they are reconciled. Absalom conspires against David and gains the support of the people. David flees, and Absalom enters Jerusalem. Mephibosheth is alleged to be seeking to be king. Shimei, of the house of Saul, curses David. Ahithophel counsels Absalom, and Absalom takes his father’s concubines. Ahithophel’s counsel is overthrown by Hushai’s. David is warned and flees over the Jordan. Ahithophel hangs himself. The people prepare for war.
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