2 Samuel 19
Joab, army commander fresh from killing the rebellious Absalom headed into David's royal presence where he is busy weeping and wailing over the death of Absalom, destroying the goodwill of his men as well as their morale.
Joab gave David some advice and told him that as king he had to man up and lead the country. eventually David comes out and sits in the city gate in public.
Absalom's army meanwhile had all gone home, deserting any remnant of the rebellion.
David is now free to return to Jerusalem having demanded, and received, assent from the tribes to proclaim David as king.
On his way back to Jerusalem, Shimei, the relative of Saul greeted him and apologised for having cursed David and pelted him with stones as he fled.
Joab's brother Abishai strongly recommended to David that he strike Shimei dead for his earlier transgression, but David will not allow any additional deaths that day.
He also reached his limit with Joab and his violent family and declares that he will appoint Absalom's military commander Amasa to replace Joab.
He is also met by Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson, who did not join David in his departure, when questioned he declared that being lame he asked his servant Ziba to saddle his donkey so he could leave with David, but Ziba let him down.
If you remember, Ziba had met David and said Mephibosheth was hoping to be made king in the confusion.
David could not go back on his word to Ziba, but split the property so that Mephibosheth was not destitute.
Another ally of David, Barzillai from Gilead had supported David and his men and was invited to stay in the palace with David, but at 80 years old Barzillai claimed that his taste buds were worn out and all the luxury would be wasted on him at his age
David had been accompanied by the people of Judah, his relatives, but the rest of Israel took some offence and claimed that they had 10 shares in the king compared to 1 from Judah
Joab, army commander fresh from killing the rebellious Absalom headed into David's royal presence where he is busy weeping and wailing over the death of Absalom, destroying the goodwill of his men as well as their morale.
Joab gave David some advice and told him that as king he had to man up and lead the country. eventually David comes out and sits in the city gate in public.
Absalom's army meanwhile had all gone home, deserting any remnant of the rebellion.
David is now free to return to Jerusalem having demanded, and received, assent from the tribes to proclaim David as king.
On his way back to Jerusalem, Shimei, the relative of Saul greeted him and apologised for having cursed David and pelted him with stones as he fled.
Joab's brother Abishai strongly recommended to David that he strike Shimei dead for his earlier transgression, but David will not allow any additional deaths that day.
He also reached his limit with Joab and his violent family and declares that he will appoint Absalom's military commander Amasa to replace Joab.
He is also met by Mephibosheth, Saul's grandson, who did not join David in his departure, when questioned he declared that being lame he asked his servant Ziba to saddle his donkey so he could leave with David, but Ziba let him down.
If you remember, Ziba had met David and said Mephibosheth was hoping to be made king in the confusion.
David could not go back on his word to Ziba, but split the property so that Mephibosheth was not destitute.
Another ally of David, Barzillai from Gilead had supported David and his men and was invited to stay in the palace with David, but at 80 years old Barzillai claimed that his taste buds were worn out and all the luxury would be wasted on him at his age
David had been accompanied by the people of Judah, his relatives, but the rest of Israel took some offence and claimed that they had 10 shares in the king compared to 1 from Judah
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