Things in the Bible not really in the Bible...and a few surprises
Oops of the Day
Absalom was a rebellious son who defied his father, David, even though David did nothing but show love and kindness to his son his whole life.
II Samuel 13:14 & 21 & 23 – II Samuel 14:13 & 28-32 – II Samuel 15:7
Fact of the Day
No! Absalom’s half-brother raped his sister, Tamar (which, according to the Law of Moses was punishable by death) but their father did not punish his rapist son. So, 2 yrs later, Absalom had his rapist half-brother killed. For that David banished him. Absalom stayed with his maternal grandparents and begged to return home. Finally, after 3 years, David allowed Absalom to return to Jerusalem. But he refused to see Absalom. Finally, after 2 more years, he did allow Absalom to see him. For the following 4 years, it seems David was drifting from his judging duties, so Absalom covered for him by judging in his father’s name. After another 4 years of this, Absalom finally gave up on his father. This totals 11 long, unhappy father-son years.
David was a complicated man. Sometimes it is easier to love someone at a distance. During the whole process, David lost a daughter and two sons.
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