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(The view expressed in this blog are my own and should not be taken as inspired in any way.)
2 Samuel 15:1–6, “And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment, then Absalom called unto him, and said, Of what city art thou? And he said, Thy servant is of one of the tribes of Israel. And Absalom said unto him, See, thy matters are good and right; but there is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. Absalom said moreover, Oh that I were made judge in the land, that every man which hath any suit or cause might come unto me, and I would do him justice! And it was so, that when any man came nigh to him to do him obeisance, he put forth his hand, and took him, and kissed him. And on this manner did Absalom to all Israel that came to the king for judgment: so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel.”
In order to be considered as kingly material, Absalom had to be approved by the king. As soon as Absalom saw David and bowed in the king’s presence, everyone knew that he had been forgiven for murdering his older brother. Once this had happened Absalom started to do everything that he could to engage with average citizens and let the know that he was a wise and compassionate man. He sat beside the city gate, the place where the important people sat to meet their friends and let everyone know that they were important. Whenever someone came to see the king, Absalom saw them first and asked them about their problems. He told anyone who would listen how he would help them and be a good king. Before long, everyone began to respect Absalom and believe that he would make a good king. We may ask, “Why didn’t king David do anything about this?” King David had always trusted the Lord to care for his needs and he didn’t change his approach to living by faith at this stage.
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