Loyal to David when Absalom rebelled; leaves Jerusalem with the ark of the covenant, but is directed by David to return with the ark 2 Sam. 15:24-29
Aids David by sending his son from Jerusalem to David with secret information concerning the counsel of Ahithophel 2 Sam. 15:35,36, 17:15-22; 1 Ki. 2:26
Supports Adonijah's pretensions to the throne 1 Ki. 1:7