David prophesies the punishment that will fall upon him, stating "the sword shall never depart from your house." When David acknowledges that he has sinned, Nathan advises him that his sin is forgiven and he will not die, but the child will. In fulfillment of Nathan's words, David's son Absalom, fueled by vengeance and lust for power, rebels. Absalom's forces are routed at the battle of the Wood of Ephraim, and he is caught by his long hair in the branches of a tree where, contrary to David's order, he is killed by Joab, the commander of David's army. David laments
David Hair David Hair David Hair is a successful international author from New Zealand who has written four fantasy series: Aotearoa, The Return of Ravana, The Moontide Quartet and his latest which incorporates adult themes, The Sunsurge Quartet. His first novel, The Bone Tiki, was published in 2009. David is Married to Kerry Greig, a successful diplomatic representative from New Zealand who with David has lived in postings throughout Asia and the south pacific including Australia. David has two children, Brendan and Melissa Hair from his first marriage. His most popular novel, according to WorldCat Mage's Blood, is held in 800 libraries.