David’s son Absalom fought for kingship by leading a rebellion against his father after being exiled for murdering his half-brother Amnon, whom he killed in revenge for the rape of his sister Tamar. Absalom garnered popular support, declared himself king in Hebron, and marched on Jerusalem, forcing David to flee. The conflict culminated in the Battle of Ephraim, where Absalom was defeated and killed by his father’s commander, Joab, ending his bid for the throne.Â