Absalom and Amnon story

Questions from The Bible

In what ways does exile become both punishment and protection for Absalom?

In What Ways Does Exile Become Both Punishment and Protection for Absalom? The story of Absalom’s exile is one of the most dramatic episodes in the narrative of the kingdom of Israel recorded in the Second Book of Samuel. After Absalom murders his half-brother Amnon to avenge the assault of…

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Questions from The Bible

Why does Absalom flee to Geshur, and what does this suggest about unresolved justice?

Why Does Absalom Flee to Geshur, and What Does This Suggest About Unresolved Justice? The story of Absalom fleeing to Geshur after killing his brother Amnon is one of the most dramatic and emotionally charged moments in the Old Testament narrative. It reveals the deep fractures within the royal household…

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