As Dovid flees for his life from his son Avshalom, the Talmud relates that he wanted to serve Avoda Zara. Through a fascinating conversation with his friend and advisor ‘Chushai Ho’arki’ the depths of Dovid’s pain and healing are revealed.
Sources
Chumash Devorim Perek 21 Pesukim 10 - 21
Commentery of Rashi on Possuk 11
Gemara Sanhedrin 107 A
Shmuel Bais Perek 15 Possuk 30 - Perek 17 Possuk 23
Mishbetzos Zahav Shmuel Bais page 421
Commentery of Rashi on Divrei Hayomim Aleph Perek 27 Possuk 33
Likkutei Sichos of the Lubavitcher Rebbe volume 19 page 10 - 12
Shaar Hayichud V’haemuna of the Tanya.
Commentery of Baal Haturim on Devorim Perek 21 Possuk 20
