Saturday, May 2 Get up, and let us run away, for none of us will escape from Absalom!​—2 Sam. 15:14.

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Saturday, May 2

Get up, and let us run away, for none of us will escape from Absalom!—2 Sam. 15:14.

 

David’s life was in danger. His son Absalom was determined to steal the kingdom from him. (2 Sam. 15:12, 13) David needed to leave Jerusalem at once! As his servants were leaving, David realized that someone needed to stay back to keep him informed of Absalom’s plans. So he sent Zadok and other priests back into the city to serve as informants. (2 Sam. 15:27-29) They had to proceed cautiously. David worked out a plan that involved Zadok and Hushai, loyal friends of David’s. (2 Sam. 15:32-37) Following the plan, Hushai won the confidence of Absalom and recommended a military strategy that would give David time to prepare for an attack. Next, Hushai informed Zadok and Abiathar of the plan. (2 Sam. 17:8-16) The two men were then able to send a message to David that played an important role in protecting David’s life.—2 Sam. 17:21, 22. w24.07 4-5 ¶9-10