Reader’s Guide: “The Word for Today” Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Read – 2 Samuel 15 & 16 The next five chapters unfold the story of Absalom’s rebellion against David and his attempt to take the kingdom away from him and become king in his stead. We begin the story today with an account of Absalom’s conspiracy against his own father in hopes of luring the people away from him. Again, David seems paralyzed and unable to act. All he can do is flee and we begin to wonder if Absalom will be successful. The story is one of intrigue – a real soap opera!