Absalom has killed Ammon. The intent to murder was two years old in Absalom’s heart; coinciding with the date Ammon raped Tamar. Now Absalom has to flee for his life. When we last left our story David had been told by a messenger that “all” his sons were dead. But Jonadab spoke up and told […]
Ammon receives judgement for the rape of Tamar. This is, without a doubt, first degree murder. He dies at the hand of Absalom. It has been two years since Ammon raped Tamar. Other than getting angry about the act we don’t see any other action out of David. We are told that Absalom never spoke […]
Nathan warned David that evil would rise up in his household for his sin with Bathsheba. We see the first of it as one of David’s sons, Ammon, rapes his half-sister, Tamar. Ammon, as far as I’m concerned, is a man with an evil heart. Sorry, I had to put that out there. Ammon is […]
David and Bathsheba’s first child is dead. It was a painful death for all involved as it was a consequence of their sin. But God redeemed their relationship with another child. Sin demands payment and David’s son paid the price for his parent’s sin. The slow agonizing way the baby died also exacted a price […]
A great sin is brought to David’s attention. He is incensed at the man who would commit such an offense. Then he learns that HE is that man. His sin is uncovered. David plotted and schemed to make sure his sin was never discovered. He even went so far as to arrange the murder of […]