1. Sons of Saul and giants are slain.
  2. A sword in the stomach and a head over the wall.
  3. Insurrection at the family reunion.
  4. Hushai wins a war of councilors.
  5. Absalom receives esteemed council.
  6. Absalom becomes a populous politician.
  7. Devising a way to escape the law.
  8. David’s house begins to crumble.