Tuesday, July 19, 2011

2 Samuel 13

Amnon, son of David, was in love with his sister Tamar and one day forced her to come to bed with him. After he disgraced her, he sent her away. She was devastated and went away weeping and mourning until her brother Absalom found her and comforted her and took her to live in his house. Later, Absalom ordered his men to "strike Amnon down" and kill him. Absalon fled and went away to live in Geshur as David mourned for Amnon. Although David was upset about what had happened, he soon longed for Absalom, since "he was consoled now concerning Amnon's death".