Issues In Perspective Dr. Jim Eckman

David escapes Jerusalem and prepares for the battle with Absalom, who is killed by Joab.

Like a modern politician, Absalom intentionally presents himself as an alternative king, and is crowned king in Hebron; David flees Jerusalem.

David is paralysed by the guilt from his sin and cannot act decisively as the King or as a father regarding his sons Amnon and Absalom.

David mourns the loss of his son; Amnon rapes his half-sister Tamar; but David refuses to discipline Amnon.

David's sin with Bathsheba and the subsequent murder of her husband Uriah resulted in 5 consequences for David's family and the kingdom.

David defeats and subjugates all of Israel's enemies and shows grace to Mephibosheth