2 Samuel 18-20

After Absalom was killed the story teller of 2 Samuel recounts a significant event from Absalom's life. In 2 Samuel 18:18 we hear about a monument that Absalom built for himself. This prince of Israel did not follow the practices of his father. Everything David did was for God's glory. Absalom followed the practices of King Saul (1 Samuel 15:12) in seeking to honor himself. What a contrast in faith. David sought to honor God while Saul and Absalom hoped to honor themselves. Even though David sinned he did not take honor as king as a wage. He was always willing to set aside his kingly glory so that God would receive all the attention.
Stuart