HEARING; Jonathan did not hear this

Israel was up against the Philistines under Saul’s leadership. While preparing for battle, he had flouted a rule; he offered sacrifices to God – something...

POISONED 8; The End of the Fuss

Previous article here The end in view Absalom was in favour of the advice Ahithophel gave to destroy David. However, David had already planted his...

POISONED 7; Ahithophel’s Damaging advice

Previous episode here Two Damaging Pieces of Advice In 2 Samuel 16:21, Ahithophel threw his first blow of revenge against David. He advised Absalom to...

POISONED 6; Gathering Momentum

Previous article here Gathering Momentum After Absalom had finished offering sacrifices unto God, he went back to his plan to overthrow his father because he...

POISONED 5; The Political Agenda

Previous episode here Bitter Political Agenda In 2 Samuel 15:1-6, Absalom set out to win the hearts of the people. He made them believe he...

POISONED 4; Reconciliation and normalcy

Previous episode here Absalom had fled to Geshur where he remained for three (3) years. Joab, David’s friend realized the king still cares for Absalom....

POISONED 3; After two years

Previous episode here Two Full Years “And it came to pass, after two full years, that Absalom had sheepshearers in Baal Hazor, which is near...

POISONED 2; The Cause of Bitterness

The Root Read later: 1 Samuel 13:1-22This is how the bitterness story started. Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom were all King David’s children. Amnon one day...