In the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 18, David sent three groups of soldiers out to fight Absalom's Israelites soldiers. This was an awkward time, for these were brothers fighting against brothers, Israelites against Israelites.
David stayed behind, on orders from one of his commanders. This was mainly done for his own safety, for he was worth thousands what the soldiers were worth, as he was the king.
Prior to departing, David told them not to harm his son Abasalom.
The fighting was a disaster. Even though David's men were victorious, tens of thousands of men on both sides were killed.
In the aftermath, Absalom succumbed to an accident, where he head was caught in the branches of a tree. David's men saw this and killed him. Joab ordered them not to, but no one would listen to him. Two men, a slave and a ranking soldier, were sent to give news to King David regarding his son Absalom.
King David wept heavily for his son's death.
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