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The single verse, 2 Samuel 18:33, regarding David's grief at the loss of his son ("And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he said, O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! would God I had died for thee, O Absalom, my son, my son!"), is the inspiration for the text of several pieces ...
Absalom's shrine has traditionally been identified as the monument of Absalom, rebellious son of King David, based on a verse in the Book of Samuel: [6] Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the Monument after ...
Absalom, the third son, born to Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur. He was killed by Joab (1 Chronicles 3:1-2) after he mounted a rebellion against his aging father David. Adonijah, the fourth son of King David from Haggith (2 Samuel 3:4). He attempted to usurp the throne during the life of David (1 Kings 1:11ff).
A man who reported Absalom's situation was originally offered a reward by Joab to kill Absalom, but he had three good reasons to refuse: [17] his unwillingness to kill a king's son; his obedience to David's known wish, his realization that Joab would not protect him from David's wrath (verses 12–13). [17]
Absalom, the third son of King David of Israel, had been newly returned from three years in exile in Geshur for the murder of his half-brother, Amnon and received a pardon with some restrictions. [3] Later, he began a campaign to win the lost favour and trust of the people, [4] which was successful. [5]
David laments the death of his favourite son: "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom! Would I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!" [ 75 ] until Joab persuades him to recover from "the extravagance of his grief" [ 76 ] and to fulfill his duty to his people. [ 77 ]
Absalom's rebellion (verses 13–37, continuing to 2 Samuel 20:3). The conspiracy part consists of 3 phases: [17] Absalom at the gate of Jerusalem appeasing the people from all tribes of Israel (verses 1–6) Absalom asks permission from David to gp to Hebron (verses 7–9) Absalom in Hebron to start his rebellion (verses 10–12)
Israel rebels against David and crowns David's son Absalom. David is forced into exile east of the Jordan River [63] but eventually launches a successful counterattack, which results in the death of Absalom. Having retaken Judah and asserted control over Israel, David returns west of the Jordan. [64]