all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem. Joab declared, “I am not going to wait like this with you!” And he took three spears in his hand and thrust them through the heart of Absalom while he was still alive in the oak tree. My lord the king,” he replied, “because I am lame, I said, ‘I will have my donkey saddled a so that I may ride on it and go with the king.’ But my servant Ziba deceived me,

the king went on to Gilgal, and Chimham crossed over with him. All the troops of Judah and half the troops of Israel escorted the king.

when Ish-bosheth son of Saul heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he lost courage, and all Israel was dismayed. will be his Father, and he will be My son. b When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, ( G) the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love.

Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. David sent word to Tamar at the palace: “Please go to the house of Amnon your brother and prepare a meal for him.” replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to keep the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.” Amnon lay down and feigned illness. When the king came to see him, Amnon said, “Please let my sister Tamar come and make a couple of cakes in my sight, so that I may eat from her hand.” he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.i Seraiah is also called Sheva , Shisha , and Shavsha ; see 2 Samuel 20:25, 1 Kings 4:3, and 1 Chronicles 18:16. burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan: “As surely as the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! David said to Michal, “I was dancing before the LORD, who chose me over your father and all his house when He appointed me ruler over the LORD’s people Israel. I will celebrate before the LORD, battle spread over the whole countryside, and that day the forest devoured more people than the sword.