The prophet's appearance to David—Zadok the priest returning with the message that he has sent his son to report on events—establishes a network of intelligence and support that remains with the king even as he flees. The transmission of information through Zadok's son and other servants establishes David's continued awareness of events in the city despite his physical separation from it. The arrangement for the receipt of intelligence suggests the sophisticated network of supporters and spies that David retains even as the general population has turned to Absalom. The verse demonstrates the importance of information and communication in military campaigns and the establishment of networks to maintain contact with the city.

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