On Day 95 of our "Bible in a Year" journey, we cover 2 Samuel 16-18. David faces betrayal and cursing as Absalom’s rebellion peaks, yet finds loyalty in unexpected allies. Absalom’s defeat and death mark a tragic turning point, blending God’s justice with David’s grief in a fractured kingdom.Questions:1. Shimei’s cursing of David in chapter 16 is met with restraint—how does David’s response challenge us to wrestle with the theological tension between enduring suffering as divine discipline and trusting God’s ultimate vindication?2. Hushai’s loyalty and Ahithophel’s betrayal in chapter 17 shape the battle’s outcome—how might this contrast deepen our understanding of human agency within God’s sovereign orchestration of redemptive history?3. Absalom’s death in chapter 18 fulfills justice yet breaks David’s heart—how does this moment invite us to reflect on the theological interplay between God’s righteous judgment and His compassion for the fallen, pointing to the cross?Use my affiliate link to get the CSB apologetics study bible hereMy video review the CSB Apologetics Study BibleAll our links are here