• 2 Samuel 15:4 Absalom’s lie
• Absalom had killed his brothers
• Joab helped Absalom get back into Jerusalem
• Absalom betrayed his father
• Took over kingship
• David fled, his servants helped
  • Act Out: Hushai gave bad advice to Absalom
• David escapes
• Absalom is caught and killed
• David grieved greatly

2 Samuel 15:6b "So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel."

1. David had a loving family. F
2. Absalom "honored" his father. F
3. David loved his children. T
4. Joab always considered David’s feelings first. F
5. The people loved David. T
6. Absalom was beautiful inside & out. F

1. Define betray.
2. Define forgive.
3. Define reign.

1. Draw a throne.
2. Act out David fleeing.
3. Act out Absalom being caught.

1. David’s children caused him _______.
2. Absalom’s death made David feel __________.
3. Is God peaceful or argumentative?

1. If we want to be like God, we should act _____.
2. How do we honor our parents?
3. How do we make peace at home?

1. Who was Absalom?
2. Who helped, then killed, Absalom?
3. Describe Absalom physically?

1. How was Absalom caught?
2. How did Absalom become popular?
3. How did David gain time to escape?