Avshalom gathers his support and travels to Hebron to begin his rebellion against David.

David is convinced to bring Avshalom back to Jerusalem, but he is still stuck in his inability to bring about any justice or reconciliation.

Yoav sends a woman from Tekoa to tell David a story to get across a special message.

Avshalom has his brother executed at a party in front of the entire royal family. David is led to believe that Avshalom is attempting a coup and that he killed the entire family, only to find out that it was just revenge against Amnon for his terrible deed. Avshalom runs away, and David deeply mourns the separation from his son.

The household of David continues to unravel with the terrible episode of the Sexual assault and rape of Tamar by her brother Amnon.

In contrast to Saul, when David is confronted by the prophet he takes responsibility for what he had done. The son born to Bat-Sheva is afflicted and dies, as Nathan's prophecies begin to be fulfilled. David completes the conquest of Ammon.

The prophet Nathan conveys God's message to David regarding the awful deed David has committed. Emphasizing the abuse of power that David had committed and his attempts at keeping it secret, God will punish David by exposing his sins in public.

How can a leader as great as David be guilty of such a grave and serious act? We discuss some of the most important factors that bring about the downfall of once great leaders.

As David desperately tries to cover-up his transgression, he arranges for the death of Uriah in battle. He then takes Bat Sheba as a wife.

We read of David's adultery with Bat-Sheba and his attempts to cover it up.