In yesterday’s episode, we heard how Joab convinced David to allow Absalom to return to Israel. David eventually allowed his banished son to return but didn’t welcome him with open arms, instead Absalom lived for two years without speaking to his father. During that time his anger and bitterness only grew stronger. When David finally reconnected with his son, the damage was done, and evil filled Absalom’s heart. He was determined to kill his father and take the throne. Today we’ll learn how he overthrows king David and sends his father into exile in the wilderness. David will once again taste the bitterness of separation from his home and the fear of being hunted by another man. But even as he flees for his life, God will remain faithful to him and comfort him in his loneliness and sorrow.