The rebel son, Absalom, is dead. David has grieved the death of his son, but the Kingdom keeps moving in spite of David’s personal loss. Now, Israel has no clear king. In this season of David’s life and leadership, the people in the kingdom of Israel are actually the focus. What do they do after rejecting their true king, welcoming Absalom to rule, witnessing his tragic failure and death…and now having nowhere to turn for help and leadership as a nation? David extends his people a merciful opportunity to welcome him back for a fresh start as king of the people. In this narrative, modern believers find a beautiful picture of the greater King, Jesus Christ, and how He reaches out to us even when we have spent a dark season spurning his authority and rejecting His rulership in our lives. None who will repent and welcome Him to rule again need ever fear that He will refuse them as they once refused Him. He is the King who graciously reaches back out to rebels and offers them a second chance.