Day 67

2 Samuel 17; 2 Samuel 18; 2 Samuel 19; 2 Samuel 20

Ahithophel’s counsel is overthrown by Hushai’s. David is warned and flees over the Jordan. Ahithophel hangs himself. The people prepare for war. The Israelites are smitten in the woods of Ephraim. Joab slays Absalom. Tidings of his death are taken to David, who mourns for his son. Joab rebukes David for favoring his enemies instead of his friends. David replaces Joab with Amasa. Shimei, who cursed David, is pardoned. Mephibosheth pledges allegiance to David. The men of Judah take David back to Jerusalem. Sheba leads the tribes of Israel away from David. Joab slays Amasa and pursues Sheba. A wise woman intercedes. The death of Sheba ends the insurrection.