Absalom Overthrows David – King David – The Brick Bible

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In all of Israel there was no one more praised for his beauty than Absalom. From head to toe, he looked perfect.

1 of 10 2 Samuel 14:25

At the end of every year he would shave his head, because otherwise his hair became too heavy.

2 of 10 2 Samuel 14:26

He would weigh the hair, and it weighed three pounds.

3 of 10 2 Samuel 14:26

Absalom had three sons and one daughter he named Tamar, and she was a beautiful woman.

4 of 10 2 Samuel 14:27

Whenever anyone came up to Absalom to prostrate himself, he would extend to them his hand, embrace them, and kiss them.

5 of 10 2 Samuel 15:5

Absalom acted this way toward everyone in Israel. And so Absalom won the hearts of all Israel.

6 of 10 2 Samuel 15:6

After four years, Absalom went to Hebron with 200 men and sent messengers throughout Israel, telling them, 'As soon as you hear the trumpet, shout that Absalom is king at Hebron!'

7 of 10 2 Samuel 15:7, 9–10

Absalom's supporters grew in number, and a messenger told David, 'The hearts of the Israelites are with Absalom!'

8 of 10 2 Samuel 15:12–13

David said to all his servants in Jerusalem, 'We must flee immediately or none of us will escape! Absalom will bring disaster on us and put the city to the sword!'

9 of 10 2 Samuel 15:14

So the king and his entire royal court fled, except for ten concubines whom he left behind to look after the palace.

10 of 10 2 Samuel 15:16

David Abandons Jerusalem

David Abandons Jerusalem