When David's son Absalom rebelled against him, David was forced to

A.

Abdicate the throne

B.

Flee from Jerusalem

C.

Surrender to him

D.

Divide his kingdom

Correct answer is B

In 2 Samuel 15, Absalom wins the hearts of the people, plotting to take the throne away from his father David. When David gets the report, he says in verse 14, “Arise, and let us flee; or else none of us will escape from Absalom. Hurry to depart, lest he overtake us quickly, and bring down evil on us, and strike the city with the edge of the sword.