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2 Samuel 15:12-14
New Catholic Bible
2 Samuel 15:12-14
New Catholic Bible
12 Absalom also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, who was David’s counselor, and asked him to come from his town of Giloh to join him in offering the sacrifices. Thus the conspiracy grew in strength, and Absalom’s supporters continued to increase in numbers.
13 David Flees from Jerusalem. A messenger came to David with this report: “The men of Israel have transferred their allegiance to Absalom.” 14 Upon hearing this, David said to all of his officials who were with him in Jerusalem: “Get ready to depart! If we do not flee, then none of us will be able to escape from Absalom. Depart as quickly as you can, or he will soon overtake us and inflict disaster upon us and put the city to the sword.”[a]
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- 2 Samuel 15:14 What looks like cowardice in King David’s decision to flee Jerusalem is more likely the wisdom and trust in God that has worked to his advantage in the past. Choosing his battles with confidence in the Lord’s faithfulness will eventually bring him victory over Absalom.
