Monday, June 9, 2025

2 Samuel 13:37-39 Similar End!

 ”But 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 King David longed to go to Absalom. For he had been comforted concerning Amnon, because he was dead.“

‭‭II Samuel‬ ‭13‬:‭37‬-‭39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬


a. Absalom fled and went to Talmai the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur: Absalom did not go to a city of refuge because he was guilty, and the cities of refuge were only meant to protect the innocent.


b. Absalom fled and went to Geshur: This made sense for Absalom because his mother’s father was the king of Geshur (2 Samuel 3:3).


c. King David longed to go to Absalom: After three years, the sting of Amnon’s murder was not as sharp. David simply longed to be reconciled to Absalom again – without correcting his son for his evil. David’s indulgence towards Amnon is repeated towards Absalom and he will meet a similar end. (Guzik)


Similar End!

I am reminded of what Jesus said to Peter!

”But Jesus said to him, “Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.“ ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭52‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Absalom was evil and he will meet a similar fate as Amnon.


But Jesus also said we are also judged by our thoughts!

So if you think that you’re not as bad as Absalom, ask yourself if you ever have had any evil thoughts about anyone?

Blessings 



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