2 Samuel 15

Absalom conspires against his father, and uses various methods to seduce the people from their allegiance to their king, 2 Samuel 15:1-4 . Under pretense of paying a vow at Hebron, he obtains leave from David to go thither; and, by emissaries sent through the land, prepares the people for revolt, 2 Samuel 15:7-11 . He gains over Ahithophel, David's counsellor, 2 Samuel 15:12 . David is informed of the general defection of the people; on which he, and his life-guards and friends, leave the city, and go towards the wilderness, 2 Samuel 15:13-18 . The steadfast friendship of Ittai, the Gittite, 2 Samuel 15:19-22 . David's affecting departure from the city, 2 Samuel 15:23 . He sends Zadok and Abiathar with the ark back to Jerusalem, 2 Samuel 15:24-29 . He goes up Mount Olivet; prays that the counsel of Ahithophel may be turned into foolishness, 2 Samuel 15:30-31 . He desires Hushai to return to Jerusalem, and to send him word of all that occurs, 2 Samuel 15:32-37 .