I. Opportunism and Mephibosheth II. Opportunism and Ziba III. Opportunism and David
I. David’s Supporters II. David’s Piety III. David’s Plan
I. David’s Leadership II. Ittai’s Loyalty III. Kidron’s Passage
I. The Meaning II. The Possibility III. The Goal
I. The Occasion Samson Sought II. The Methods Samson Employed III. The Deliverance Jehovah Gave
I. Absalom’s Plan II. Absalom’s Vow III. Absalom’s Followers
I. The Entourage of a King? II. The Justice of a King? III. The Graciousness of a King?
I. The Attractive Qualities of Absalom II. The Persuasive Powers of Absalom III. The Royal Kiss Received by Absalom
I. The Intriguing Narrative II. The Wise Woman III. The Remaining Characters
I. The False Report II. Jonadab’s Explanation III. The Next Three Years
