1. Insurrection at the family reunion.
  2. Hushai wins a war of councilors.
  3. Absalom receives esteemed council.
  4. Absalom becomes a populous politician.
  5. Devising a way to escape the law.
  6. David’s house begins to crumble.
  7. The death of David’s son and the birth of Solomon
  8. Only God creates clean hearts.