Which of David's sons tried to take the kingdom from him?

Which of David's sons tried to take the kingdom from him?

• A. Absalom
• B. Amnon
• C. Solomon
• D. Adonijah

Answer: (A)

Absalom tried to take the throne from David. He revolted against his father, won the hearts of many Israelites, and publicly proclaimed himself king in Hebron, causing David to flee Jerusalem for a time. This rebellion is the clear instance of a son attempting to seize the kingdom. Amnon did not seek the throne (he harmed his sister Tamar and was killed by Absalom), Solomon didn’t attempt to seize the crown (he was chosen as king by David), and Adonijah later tried to crown himself king in David’s old age, but the well-known act of rebellion against David’s rule is Absalom’s.

Absalom tried to take the throne from David. He revolted against his father, won the hearts of many Israelites, and publicly proclaimed himself king in Hebron, causing David to flee Jerusalem for a time. This rebellion is the clear instance of a son attempting to seize the kingdom. Amnon did not seek the throne (he harmed his sister Tamar and was killed by Absalom), Solomon didn’t attempt to seize the crown (he was chosen as king by David), and Adonijah later tried to crown himself king in David’s old age, but the well-known act of rebellion against David’s rule is Absalom’s.