In today's reading of Tyndale's One-Year Chronological Study Bible with featured content written by the CBT team,

• Absalom attempts the ultimate power grab... and tragically, he succeeds, at least for a time! David will experience the bitter consequences of neglecting his role as head of household, and his children and all Israel continue to pay the price for his past laziness and sin.
• David is forced to flee the stronghold of the City of David, the very place he had established as his capital, and Jerusalem mourns what is happening.
• During David's desperate flight, Ziba, tries to double-cross Mephibosheth, adding to the chaos, and a man named Shimei publicly curses David, revealing the underlying resentment towards Saul's successor.

Let's dive into today's reading!