1. A sword in the stomach and a head over the wall.
  2. Insurrection at the family reunion.
  3. Hushai wins a war of councilors.
  4. Absalom receives esteemed council.
  5. Jesus not only desires mercy, but gives mercy. Our sacrifices will never satisfy the demands of the Law, but Christ's sacrifice for us gives all the holiness the law requires.
  6. Absalom becomes a populous politician.
  7. Devising a way to escape the law.
  8. David’s house begins to crumble.