Absalom dies – 2 Samuel 18 Chess and checkers Joab brings judgment Ahimaaz grows in wisdom David is wrecked Questions: Why did David's fighting men have such an advantage over Absalom's army? What wisdom did Ahimaaz learn? How does this instruct us about communicating with people in seasons of grief? Have you ever walked through deep grief? What are some ways that you were misunderstood? How does this chapter foreshadow the Gospel and deepen our worship of God?