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Themes in 2 Samuel 15

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Themes in 2 Samuel 15

2 Samuel 15:1 (show verse)

It happened after this, that Absalom prepared him a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him.

Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Absalom
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Chariots » Often attended by running footmen
Electioneering » By absalom
Footman » One who runs ahead of kings and princes
Worldly » Ambition » Absalom

Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate. It was so, that when any man had a suit which should come to the king for judgment, then Absalom called to him, and said, "What city are you from?" He said, "Your servant is of one of the tribes of Israel."

Absalom » Facts concerning » The designing politician
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Absalom
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Gates » Holding courts of justice
Gates » Of cities » Courts of justice held at
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
King » Acts as judge
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Worldly » Ambition » Absalom

2 Samuel 15:3 (show verse)

Absalom said to him, "Behold, your matters are good and right; but there is no man deputized by the king to hear you."

Absalom » Facts concerning » The designing politician
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom

2 Samuel 15:4 (show verse)

Absalom said moreover, "Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man who has any suit or cause might come to me, and I would do him justice."

Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Absalom
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Courts of justice » Inferior » All minor cases decided by
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Worldly » Ambition » Absalom

2 Samuel 15:5 (show verse)

It was so, that when any man came near to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took hold of him, and kissed him.

Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Bowing » In obeisance
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Evil » Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Kiss » The treacherous kiss
Obeisance » Obeisance
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Treachery » The treacherous kiss

2 Samuel 15:6 (show verse)

Absalom did this sort of thing to all Israel who came to the king for judgment. So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Candidate » Electioneering by, instance of, absalom
Demagogism » Instances of » Absalom
Diplomacy » Instances of » Absalom winning the people
Electioneering » By absalom
Flattery » Instance of » By absalom
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Ungrateful children
Politics » Instances of » Absalom, electioneering for the throne
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom
Young men » Examples of sinful » Absalom

2 Samuel 15:7 (show verse)

It happened at the end of four years, that Absalom said to the king, "Please let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed to the LORD, in Hebron.

Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Consecration » Conditional
Covenant » Of man with God » Absalom
Deception » Instances of » By absalom » When he began his conspiracy
Vows » Instances of » Of absalom

2 Samuel 15:8 (show verse)

For your servant vowed a vow while I stayed at Geshur in Syria, saying, 'If the LORD shall indeed bring me again to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.'"

Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Consecration » Conditional
Covenant » Of man with God » Absalom
Syria » Minor kingdoms within the region » Geshur
Vows » Instances of » Of absalom

2 Samuel 15:9 (show verse)

The king said to him, "Go in peace." So he arose, and went to Hebron.

Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Absalom made king at

2 Samuel 15:10 (show verse)

But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, "As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet, then you shall say, 'Absalom is king in Hebron.'"

Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Crimes » Treason
Hebron » A city » A city of the tribe of judah, south of jerusalem » Absalom made king at
King » By proclamation
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Proclaiming with trumpets
Kings » Conspiracies against » Absalom against david
Spies » Used at the court of absalom
The Nation » Crimes Against » Treason
Trumpet » To summon soldiers » By absalom

2 Samuel 15:11 (show verse)

Two hundred men went with Absalom out of Jerusalem, who were invited, and went in their simplicity; and they did not know anything.

Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom

2 Samuel 15:12 (show verse)

Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he was offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

Ahithophel » One of david's counsellors
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » of the Lord
Cabinet » David's
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Friends » False friends » Ahithophel was false to david
Giloh » A town in judah

2 Samuel 15:13 (show verse)

A messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel are after Absalom."

Absalom » Facts concerning » Conspires against his father, david
Absalom » His demagogism
Ambition » Instances of » Absalom
Citizens » Instances of wicked » Absalom
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of absalom
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Popularity » Instances of » Absalom

2 Samuel 15:14 (show verse)

David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, "Arise, and let us flee; for else none of us shall escape from Absalom. Make speed to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword."

Absalom » Facts concerning » Conspires against his father, david
Cowardice » Cowardice, examples of » David at the time of absalom's rebellion
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Haste » Redeeming the time » In making escape
Jerusalem » General references to

2 Samuel 15:15 (show verse)

The king's servants said to the king, "Behold, your servants are ready to do whatever my lord the king chooses."

Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of david

2 Samuel 15:16 (show verse)

The king went forth, and all his household after him. The king left ten women, who were concubines, to keep the house.

Concubinage » Laws concerning » Practiced by » David
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem

2 Samuel 15:17 (show verse)

The king went forth, and all the people after him; and they stayed in Beth Merhak.

Absalom » Conspiracy
Cowardice » Instances of » David, in fleeing from absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem

2 Samuel 15:18 (show verse)

All his servants passed on beside him; and all the Cherethites, and all the Pelethites, and all the Gittites, six hundred men who came after him from Gath, passed on before the king.

Cherethites » A philistine tribe, which adhered to david, and with the pelethites formed his bodyguard
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Israel » Before » Separation » Two kingdoms » Absalom's » Rebellion
King » Chief officers of » The chief of the bodyguard
Pelethites » Absalom's escort

2 Samuel 15:19 (show verse)

Then the king said to Ittai the Gittite, "Why do you also go with us? Return, and stay with the king; for you are a foreigner, and also an exile. Return to your own place.

Aliens » David's kindness to
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Exile » Ittai
Friendship » Instances of » David and ittai
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Ittai » Supports david against absalom
Unselfishness » Instances of » David

2 Samuel 15:20 (show verse)

Whereas you came but yesterday, should I this day make you go up and down with us, since I go where I may? Return, and take back your brothers. Mercy and truth be with you."

Aliens » David's kindness to
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Friendship » Instances of » David and ittai
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Ittai » Supports david against absalom
Unselfishness » Instances of » David

2 Samuel 15:21 (show verse)

Ittai answered the king, and said, "As the LORD lives, and as my lord the king lives, surely in what place my lord the king shall is, whether for death or for life, even there also will your servant be."

Constancy » Jonathan
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Friendship » General references to » Jonathan
Friendship » Instances of » David and ittai
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Ittai » Supports david against absalom
Loyalty » Instances of » Ittai
Servant » Instances of good » Servants » Of david
Social duties » Compassion » Jonathan

2 Samuel 15:22 (show verse)

David said to Ittai, "Go and pass over." Ittai the Gittite passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones who were with him.

David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Gath » Band of gittites, attached to david
Ittai » Supports david against absalom

2 Samuel 15:23 (show verse)

All the country wept with a loud voice, and all the people passed over: the king also himself passed over the brook Kidron, and all the people passed over, toward the way of the wilderness.

Brooks » Mentioned in scripture » Kidron
Citizens » Loyal » israelites
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Kidron » David flees from absalom across
Loyalty » Instances of » israelites
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Human, examples of
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
Weeping » Instances of » Of david

2 Samuel 15:24 (show verse)

Behold, Zadok also came, and all the Levites with him, bearing the ark of the covenant of God; and they set down the ark of God; and Abiathar went up, until all the people finished passing out of the city.

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of the covenant
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Ark of the covenant » Was carried » By priests of levites alone
the Armies of israel » Ark of God frequently brought with
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
The high priest » Assisted by a deputy
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » A second priest, under the high priest
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:25 (show verse)

The king said to Zadok, "Carry back the ark of God into the city. If I find favor in the eyes of the LORD, he will bring me again, and show me both it, and his habitation;

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Of God
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:26 (show verse)

but if he say thus, 'I have no delight in you;' behold, here am I. Let him do to me as seems good to him."

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » Submission to the will of God
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:27 (show verse)

The king said also to Zadok the priest, "Aren't you a seer? Return into the city in peace, and your two sons with you, Ahimaaz your son, and Jonathan the son of Abiathar.

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Loyal to david when absalom rebelled; leaves jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by david to return with the ark
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » Removed from jerusalem by zadok at the time of absalom's revolt, but returned by command of david
Christian ministers » Non-partisan in politics
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Jonathan » The generous friend, characteristics of » Son of abiathar
Jonathan » Son of abiathar » Acts as a spy for david
Jonathan » Son of abiathar
Leaders » FALSE » Called seers
Politics » Ministers in » Zadok the priest, a partisan of david
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Called seers
Prophets » Called seers
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zadok
Religious » FALSE » Called seers
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:28 (show verse)

Behold, I will stay at the fords of the wilderness, until word comes from you to inform me."

2 Samuel 15:29 (show verse)

Zadok therefore and Abiathar carried the ark of God again to Jerusalem; and they stayed there.

2 Samuel 15:30 (show verse)

David went up by the ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up; and he had his head covered, and went barefoot: and all the people who were with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.

Citizens » Loyal » israelites
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Dust » Put on the head in mourning
Feet » Of the jews » Bare in affliction
Head » In grief » Covered up
Love » Instances of » David's subjects
Loyalty » Instances of » israelites
Mourning » Covering » The head and the face
Mourning » Walking barefoot
Olives, mount of » The highway to and from the east passed over it
Shoes » The jews » Never wore, in mourning
Weeping » Instances of » Of david
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:31 (show verse)

Someone told David, saying, "Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom." David said, "LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness."

Ahithophel » Joins absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:32 (show verse)

It happened that when David had come to the top, where God was worshiped, behold, Hushai the Archite came to meet him with his coat torn, and earth on his head.

David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Garments » Often rent in affliction
Hushai » David's friend
Strategy » In war
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:33 (show verse)

David said to him, "If you pass on with me, then you will be a burden to me;

David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Strategy » In war
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:34 (show verse)

but if you return to the city, and tell Absalom, 'I will be your servant, O king. As I have been your father's servant in time past, so will I now be your servant; then will you defeat for me the counsel of Ahithophel.'

Ahithophel » Joins absalom
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Strategy » In war
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:35 (show verse)

Do you not have Zadok and Abiathar the priests there with you? Therefore it shall be, that whatever thing you shall hear out of the king's house, you shall tell it to Zadok and Abiathar the priests.

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Associate high priest with zadok in the reign of david
Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Helps david by sending his son from jerusalem to david with secret information concerning the counsel of ahithophel
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:36 (show verse)

Behold, they have there with them their two sons, Ahimaaz, Zadok's son, and Jonathan, Abiathar's son; and by them you shall send to me everything that you shall hear."

Abiathar » High priest. Called ahimelech in » Helps david by sending his son from jerusalem to david with secret information concerning the counsel of ahithophel
Ahimaaz » Son of zadok, the high priest. Loyal to david
David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign » Removes the ark of the covenant from jerusalem at the time of absalom's usurpation; returns with the ark of the covenant at david's command

2 Samuel 15:37 (show verse)

So Hushai, David's friend, came into the city; and Absalom came into Jerusalem.

David » King of israel » David's flight from jerusalem
Diplomacy » Instances of » David, in sending hushai absalom's court
Falsehood » Instances of » The falsehood of friendship to absalom that david put in the mouth of hushai
Friendship » General references to » Examples of true
Friendship » Instances of » David and hushai
Hushai » David's friend
Prudence » Instances of » David, in overthrowing ahithophel's shrewd advice