Absalom, the third son of King David, fomented rebellion against his father by providing guidance for his countrymen while David neglected to appoint magistrates who could settle their disputes. Absalom therefore “stole the hearts of the men of Israel” (2 Samuel 15:6) as he listened to their cases, positioned himself against David, and launched an insurrection that wreaked havoc on Israel and nearly ended his father’s reign.
The lack of sound teaching on biblical manhood from modern pulpits has drawn comparisons to the story of Absalom as various cultural icons fill the void left by ministers of the gospel.
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