“Avshalom ordered his servants, ‘Pay close attention: when Amnon is in high spirits from drinking wine, and I say to you, ‘Kill Amnon,’ then strike him down. Don’t be afraid — I’m the one ordering you to do it — but take courage, and be bold.’ Avshalom’s servants did to Amnon as Avshalom had ordered. […]
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2S13-16: How A Family Party Became A Murder Plot
“Two years later, when Avshalom had sheep-shearers in Ba‘al-Hatzor, near Efrayim, Avshalom invited all the king’s sons.”-2 Samuel 13:23 Two years had passed since Amnon had raped Tamar, and she had fled to her brother, Avshalom’s home. I imagine Avshalom’s hatred towards Amnon intensified during this time. How could it not? There, living inside his […]