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Absalom is proclaimed king. David, who in truth is the king of Israel, and those whose hearts Absalom has not stolen, take their flight from Jerusalem. Then, in a short time, in the midst of the conflict between the forces of Absalom and the king of Israel, Absalom is slain. What now will the poor dupes of the usurper do I “All Israel fled every one to his tent.” – 2 Samuel xviii. 17. Let us follow them to their tents and inquire how their affairs stand now.