David Restored to the Throne. II Samuel 19

 

II Samuel 19 – David Restored to the Throne

 

The news of Absalom’s death was a real heartbreak to David. He was not sure of Absalom’s salvation. David also recognized that trouble had come because of the sin he had committed.

David’s army should have been rejoicing because they had won the battle. Instead, they left the battlefield after the victory and retreated to Jerusalem as if they had been defeated.

Joab was responsible for the death of Absalom. Joab is pushing this situation to the opposite extreme. Joab rebukes David because he is so grieved about the death of his son who had become his enemy and would have killed David given the opportunity. After Joab talked to the king, David went up to the gate to let his men know that he deeply appreciated their loyalty to him.

There were those who had gone over to Absalom’s side and now that he was dead, they decided that the best thing was to bring the king back. David rebukes them for their action. It was unanimous to return David to his throne.

Shimei had cursed David when he went out. Now he wants to be the first one to welcome the king back. David was a generous man, who could forgive. David is satisfied that God had restored him to his position.

Are you having problems with a troublemaker? Forget it, you are serving God. God is on your side. Live above the small irritation and serve the Lord.

Mephibosheth remained loyal to David, and during all this time he fasted and prayed for the king.

Barzillai the Gilleadite, was a patriarch from another nation who had been generous to David and his men during the rebellion. David wanted him to go back to Jerusalem with him but because of his age, he said things like that do not tempt him anymore and he didn’t want to slow the king down. He had helped David because he knew David was God’s man. He had confidence in the king. This was his motivation to assist David.