The Son at the Gate · Book 2
The Rebellion
The son rose against the father. The father fled.
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The Story
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The hearts of Israel have turned. Absalom proclaims himself king while David sits unsuspecting in Jerusalem, and the old king must flee the city he conquered and cross the wilderness—while a civil war no one can truly win tears the kingdom apart.
Meet the Characters
THE PLAYERS
Protagonist
Absalom
David's beautiful, charismatic son, the wounded prince who becomes a rival for the throne. At the city gate he listens to every petitioner his father's kingdom has failed—and steals the hearts of Israel.
Supporting
David
The king who survived Saul's pursuit, unprepared for an enemy from his own house. Fatherhood and justice collide as his son turns against him.
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