King David’s Son Absalom

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This document, titled "King David’s Son Absalom", draws from biblical accounts in 2 Samuel 13-18 and 1 Chronicles 3. It narrates the complex family dynamics and tragic events surrounding King David's son, Absalom. The story begins by introducing Absalom as David's third son and highlighting his beautiful sister, Tamar. It then details the deeply disturbing act of Amnon, another of David's sons, who lusted after and raped Tamar, subsequently rejecting her. This violation fuels Absalom's desire for revenge against Amnon. Two years following the assault, Absalom orchestrates a feast for all of David's sons, during which he signals his men to murder Amnon. The immediate aftermath sees David's other sons fleeing to Jerusalem. Absalom himself seeks refuge with his grandfather in Geshur. Despite David's prolonged mourning for Amnon, he eventually yearns to reconcile with Absalom. The narrative then introduces Joab, David's army commander, who devises a strategy involving a woman relating a clever story to the king to facilitate Absalom's return. The document is presented with copyright information and licensing details, indicating it's a work from SIL Global, with images created by Jim Padgett and adapted with AI.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages35

Reading Time54 min

King David’s Son Absalom

FAQs

Who was Absalom according to the document?

Absalom was King David's third son, who orchestrated the murder of his half-brother Amnon after Amnon raped their sister, Tamar.

What event led to Absalom's revenge?

The document states that Amnon lusted after his half-sister Tamar and raped her, which led Absalom to plan revenge against Amnon.

Where did Absalom flee after committing the murder?

After signaling his men to murder Amnon during a feast, Absalom fled to his grandfather in Geshur.

Jul 15, 2026

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