Why Does Joab Ignore David’s Command and Kill Absalom? The story of **Joab killing **Absalom despite the clear command of **King David is one of the most dramatic moments in the biblical narrative of the rebellion recorded in **Second Book of Samuel (2 Samuel 18). David had explicitly instructed his…
In What Ways Does Unresolved Sin Create Fertile Ground for Rebellion? Unresolved sin has a powerful ability to damage relationships, distort judgment, and create environments where rebellion can easily grow. Throughout the biblical narrative—particularly in the story of King David and his family in Books of Samuel—we see how hidden…
In What Ways Does Absalom’s Eventual Murder of Amnon Escalate Family Conflict into Bloodshed? The tragic story of Absalom murdering his half-brother Amnon marks one of the most dramatic turning points in the royal household of King David. What began as a hidden family scandal soon escalated into deadly violence….