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From his palace roof King David sees a woman in the garden below. This moment begins a story of grave sin and repentance.
After David's sin against Uriah and Bathsheba, Nathan came to the palace. He pointed at the king and told him he was the guilty man. David bowed and confessed his sin. The identification of this scene is uncertain.
The child of David and Bathsheba fell gravely ill. David fasted and lay on the ground all night, pleading with God. His crown lies on the floor beside him.
Shimei Curses David
As David fled from Absalom, Shimei threw stones and cursed him. David's men wanted to strike back. David held them back and humbly bore the insult.
Absalom caught in the oak tree
Absalom rebelled against his father David. When his army was routed in the forest of Ephraim, his head caught in the branches of a great tree. His mule ran on and left him hanging.
David mourning over Absalom
David's Census