Absalom was the third son of King David of Israel whose name meant "Father of Peace" but who was not peaceful. He avenged the rape of his sister Tamar by killing his half-brother Amnon, then rebelled against his father David by declaring himself king in Hebron, triggering a civil war. Absalom's forces were defeated by David's army, and Absalom was killed while fleeing when his head got stuck in a tree and he was pierced with javelins by Joab, one of David's commanders, ending the rebellion.

1. ABSALOM

2. Absalom in Hebrew means Father of Peace Absalom was the third son of David Contrary to his name, Absalom was not a man of peace. His pride and disloyalty to his father due to selfish ambition caused great strife and open warfare in the royal family.

3. Trouble Begin … When Amnon, David's oldest son, assaulted his half-sister Tamar, Absalom'ssister (2 Samuel 13-1-22). When the opportunity arose two years later , he had his brother Amnon killed (2 Samuel 13:23-29). Absalom then took refuge with his mother's father at Geshur,where he remained for three years (2 Samuel 13:37-38). King David mourned for his dead son, Amnon, and also for the fugitive Absalom , (2 Samuel 13:39).

4. David permitted Absalom's return to JerusalemAlthoughtwo more years would go by before the king agreed to meet with him. Although David mourned Absalom's absence, the king still couldn't stand the sight of him. (2 Samuel 14:28).

5. Absalom made his move Striving to replace his father while he was still reigning Absalom then moved to Hebron, and declared himself king Thus triggering a civil war between himself and his father (2 Samuel 15:1-12)

6. On the battlefield Absalom and his followers proved to be no match for David, Absalom lost 20,000 of his troops, and the rest were put to flight. While Absalom was making a hasty retreat while riding a mule got his head stuck in a tree Joab, one of David's commanders, then ran Absalom through with 3 javelins. His body was then thrown into a pit in the forest (2 Samuel 18:1-18). The rebellion, and Absalom’slife, were over.

7. My Likes of Absalom I appreciated that Absalom stood up for his family and cared to defend the honor of his family It’s sad that his defense turned into more than just defense for his family.

8. My Dislikes of Absalom Absalom was a very arrogant He became very vengeful He crowned himself as king