2 Samuel 14 - 15

The exiled prince Absolom returns after a brief exile from Jerusalem.  Although he is back in the capital city, he does not see his father's face for quite some time.  The murderous deeds, while officially forgiven, were not forgotten.  Rather than acting in light of his forgiveness, Absolom begins sowing seeds of treason and sedition against his father in an attempt to win the throne in a coup.  To escape those who sought his life, David fled from the city of Jerusalem.