Absalom's quick rise and fall shook up Israel, causing a lot of problems. King David, sad about his son's death, forgot about his duties as a king. Joab, one of David's men, had to be tough with him to make him snap out of it. This episode reminded us of a common theme: problems between fathers and sons. David's childhood scars made him crave approval, and Joab pointed it out in a strong way. The economic troubles from Absalom's rebellion made things worse, and a troublemaker named Sheba took advantage. David, facing both external threats and a tarnished hero image, had to deal with Joab again. Joab's actions were confusing—protective but also disobedient. The story ends with Sheba's defeat, but it raises questions for David about what people will remember about his rule.