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2. United Kingdom – Part 2
Lesson 4
2 Samuel 18:1 – 19:40

3. Review Joab – David’s trusted captain over army
Abishai – David’s trusted commander
Ittai – David’s trusted commander
Amasa – commander of Absalom’s rebellion
Hushei – counselor and loyal to David
Zadok/Abiathar – priests, spies for David
Ahimaaz/Jonathan – sons, spies (runners) for David

4. Review Shimei – of Saul’s house, cursed David
Mephibosheth – Jonathan’s son
Ziba – servant of house of Mephibosheth
Athithophel – counselor, defector

5. David vs Absalom David doesn’t go to the battle David’s instructions
David’s men prevail
Absalom flees, is overtaken and killed

6. David – Grief over Victory
David learns fate of Absalom
David mourns Absalom
Joab’s rebuke – David’s men fought/died for him he needed to show gratitude.
In this victory – Still would be difficult to celebrate when brother has to kill brother

7. Repairing the Rift Nation torn
David appoints Amasa captain in place of Joab
David’s return to Jerusalem
Shimei & Ziba at the Jordan
Mephibosheth
Barzillai

8. Thoughts David’s love for Absalom caused many poor decisions.
Even in Absalom’s death, David is not making good decisions.
David listened to Joab’s rebuke/advice once again
After the conclusion of the battle...repair the rift

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