Dark Days — Part One

After some measure of reconciliation with King David, Absalom began to build his public image. For four years he sowed a spirit of discontent among the Israelites and offered himself as their hope for resolution. Absalom's persona fed his political objective-namely, to usurp David's throne. In response to his son's rebellion, David fled Jerusalem-a decision, notes Alistair Begg, made not out of fear but in the wisdom and knowledge that no manmade plot can overturn God's steadfast love and faithfulness toward His people.