(10) David Flees Jerusalem

I. David’s Leadership
II. Ittai’s Loyalty
III. Kidron’s Passage



(6) A Prayer for Jehovah’s Searching

I. The Meaning
II. The Possibility
III. The Goal



(3) Samson Seeks An Occasion Against the Philistines

I. The Occasion Samson Sought
II. The Methods Samson Employed
III. The Deliverance Jehovah Gave



(9) Absalom Raises His Rebellion at Hebron

I. Absalom’s Plan
II. Absalom’s Vow
III. Absalom’s Followers



(8) Absalom Steals the Hearts of the Men of Israel

I. The Entourage of a King?
II. The Justice of a King?
III. The Graciousness of a King?



(7) Absalom Is Brought Into the King’s Presence

I. The Attractive Qualities of Absalom
II. The Persuasive Powers of Absalom
III. The Royal Kiss Received by Absalom



(6) David Recalls Absalom to Jerusalem

I. The Intriguing Narrative
II. The Wise Woman
III. The Remaining Characters



(5) David’s Grief for Amnon

I. The False Report
II. Jonadab’s Explanation
III. The Next Three Years



(4) Absalom Murders Amnon

I. The Foul Plan Formed
II. The Foul Plan Executed



(3) David’s Impotent Anger at the Rape of Tamar

I. The Reasons for His Anger
II. The Impotence of His Anger
III. The Reasons for His Impotence