Category Archives: Absalom
The Lion of Judah – And the Sword Shall Never Depart Part 3
Israel (the ten tribes minus Judah and Benjamin) is in complete turmoil, and getting pretty nervous without a king. They realize that David had delivered them from the Philistines, but they thought maybe Absalom could do a better job…but now … Continue reading
The Lion of Judah – And the Sword Shall Never Depart Part 2
It’s the opportunity that Hushai’s being waiting for. He’s Hushai, puts himself in place in order to deceive Absalom. When Absalom asks him for advice, Hushai basically says, look, your father and his men are mighty men, and they’re enraged … Continue reading
The Lion of Judah – And the Sword Will Never Depart Part 1
David has left town with his family. He’s left behind ten concubines acting as spies – and he’s also sent some allies into the city in order to keep tabs on Absalom’s rebellion. (Please see A Royal Dysfunction Parts 1, … Continue reading
The Lion of Judah – A Royal Dysfunction Part 3
So, Absalom got everyone to look at him, and then he named his daughter Tamar – thereby keeping what Amnon had done at the forefront of everything. With Amnon’s sin kept alive and well, people may not even notice that … Continue reading
The Lion of Judah – A Royal Dysfunction Part 2
*Please note: reading 2nd Samuel 13-14 will give depth to the narrative below. David had a son named Amnon, and our Scriptures make Amnon appear to be very troubled and disturbed. For instance, along with his favored cousin, Jonadab, Amnon … Continue reading
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