David is forced out of Jerusalem, and Absalom sets himself up as king for a short time. The usurper is overthrown, however, and—against David’s wishes—is killed. David mourns his fallen son.
Daudi analazimishwa kutoka Yerusalemu, na Absalomu anajiweka mwenyewe kama mfalme kwa muda mfupi. Mnyang’anyi anapinduliwa, hata hivyo, na- kinyume na matakwa ya Daudi - anauawa.