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Tag Archives: Absalom
David and His Nephew Joab – Part 16: Spiritual Surgery
2 Samuel 18:32,33; 2 Samuel 19:1-8 And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as … Continue reading
David and His Nephew Joab – Part 15: Retribution and Revenge
2 Samuel 17:24-26; 2 Samuel 18:1-7, 9-11 Then David came to Mahanaim. And Absalom passed over Jordan, he and all the men of Israel with him. And Absalom made Amasa captain of the host instead of Joab: which Amasa was … Continue reading
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David and His Nephew Joab – Part 14: The Counsels of Men
2 Samuel 17:1-14 Moreover Ahithophel said unto Absalom, Let me now choose out twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue after David this night: And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and … Continue reading
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David and His Nephew Joab – Part 13: God’s Symmetrical Tapestry
2 Samuel 15:7-11; 2 Samuel 15:31-34,37 Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron. For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at … Continue reading
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David and His Nephew Joab – Part 12: Idolatry
2 Samuel 15:1-6 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was … Continue reading
David and His Nephew Joab – Part 11: Narcissistic Vanity
2 Samuel 14:25,26; 2 Samuel 14:28-33 In all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in … Continue reading
David and His Nephew Joab – Part 9: Perceptive Discernment
2 Samuel 13:37-39; 2 Samuel 14:1-3 Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And David mourned for his son every day. So Absalom fled, and went to Geshur, and was there three years. And … Continue reading
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David and His Nephew Joab – Part 8: Rape, Murder, and Folly
2 Samuel 13:1-5,7,11-17 And it came to pass after this, that Absalom the son of David had a fair sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. And Amnon was so vexed, that he fell … Continue reading
Absalom’s Memorial & Absalom’s Hair
2 Samuel 14:25,26; 2 Samuel 15:1-6; 2 Samuel 18:9-11,14,15,17,18 In all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was … Continue reading