David Guzik commentary on 2 Samuel 15 describes how Absalom overthrows David's kingdom, who hast to flee from Jerusalem, accompanied by faithful friends.

9 дек. 2023 г. · After David forgave Absalom for killing his brother, Absalom began popularizing himself with the men of Israel.

"Now," thinks he, "the word of God begins to be fulfilled, and it is not for me to contend with it or fight against it; God is righteous and I submit." Before ...

Absalom starts to sow seeds of disloyalty among the Israelites. He positions himself as a better judge and king than his father, David, thus subtly garnering ...

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19 сент. 2024 г. · The unresolved problems arising from David's reluctance to discipline those around him—whether in his capacity as a king or as a father—combine ...

David has let God down with catastrophic sinning as king over Israel. His sinning has dramatically affected his ability to rule as he is no longer giving ...

Thus he accepts the punishment of his sin. And good men, when they themselves suffer, are anxious that others should not be led to suffer with them. He ...

Through Ittai's willingness to put his life on the line for David, God gives us a glimpse of Christ. “Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die ...

Chapter 15 teaches us a lot about friendship. Absalom is the negative example, and David's supporters as he left Jerusalem are the positive ones. David lost ...