A. THE CONDITIONS BIRTHING THE SONG: The Rise and Rebellion of Absalom and David's Flight from the kingdom (2 Samuel 15:13-14) 1. The news of Absalom's rebellion (2 Samuel 15:13) 2. The decision of David to depart (2 Samuel 15:14)
1. The reality of the problem a. Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel (2 Samuel 15:6). b. Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel (2 Samuel 15:10). c. Absalom took 200 men to Hebron, but they went in simplicity (2 Samuel 15:11). d. Absalom gained Ahithophel, David's counseller (2 Samuel 15:12, 31). e. The people increased continually with Absalom (2 Samuel 15:12). f. As David fled, Shimei came forth and cursed David (2 Samuel 16:5-8, 13). 2. The possibility of exaggerations a. David's servants expressed their loyalty (2 Samuel 15:15). b. David took a large constituent of people with him (2 Samuel 15:18). c. Ittai the Gittite expressed his desire to go with David (2 Samuel 15:19-22). d. All the country wept with a loud voice at David's departing (2 Samuel 15:23). e. The priests followed with the ark until David caused them to return (2 Samuel 15:24-29). f. Hushai met David along the way to express his support (2 Samuel 15:32-37). g. Ziba, the servant of Mephibosheth, met David with supplies (2 Samuel 16:1). He accused Mephibosheth of betrayal but was lying because Mephibosheth although crippled was willing to follow David in exile (2 Samuel 19:24-30). h. When Shimei came forth cursing, one of David's men offered to remove his head (2 Samuel 16:9-12
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