Bible Studies for Life Associate Professor, Department of Religion, Samford University Face Crises with Courage 2 Samuel 15:13–14, 24–26, 30–37; 19:7–8a Continue to Trust God (15:13–14, 24–26) David realized that a coup was in motion and “the hearts of the men of Israel [were] with Absalom” (13). Discerning the gravity of the situation, David recognized that he was facing a…