Absalom, he stole the hearts of the people of Israel

2 Samuel 15:1-16

Also, whenever anyone approached him to bow down before him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him and kiss him. Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts of the people of Israel.

Then Absalom sent secret messengers throughout the tribes of Israel to say, “As soon as you hear the sound of the trumpets, then say, ‘Absalom is king in Hebron.’” 

While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he also sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from Giloh, his hometown. And so the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept on increasing.

Then David said to all his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none of us will escape from Absalom. We must leave immediately, or he will move quickly to overtake us and bring ruin on us and put the city to the sword.”

The king set out, with his entire household following him; but he left ten concubines to take care of the palace.

Why?

Absalom had long planned to be king of Israel. He stole the hearts of the people of Israel because he interrupted people who were on their way to David. But Absalom solved their problems, so people liked Absalon more than David.

Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counselor, who is smarter than any other.

Ten concubines will be evidence of the word of the Lord spoken through Nathan. 

How?

All of these events are under the hands of the Lord and are running as the Lord said through Nathan.