II
Samuel 13, Crimes of David’s Sons
Galatians
6:7,8 “Be not deceived; God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth that
shall he also reap. For he that soweth to the flesh shall of the flesh reap
corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap
everlasting life.”
Amnon
was not eating. He was so madly in love with Tamar that he lost his appetite.
Tamar was Absalom’s sister, and he was afraid of Absalom.
Although
Absalom and Tamar had the same mother and father, Tamar was Amnon’s half-
sister. David was their father, but they had different mothers. Amnon raped
Tamar and when he was through with her he tossed her out of David’s house. Now
she sat in sackcloth and ashes.
David
was angry with what happened but does nothing about it.
The
main problem today in Christian homes is the lack of example and discipline on
the part of the parents.
In
David’s home he had multiple wives and many children. He did not get by with
sin. God says we will not get by with sin either. Absalom waited for two years
before making his move. He invited the king’s sons to a feast in connection
with sheep-shearing time. Since Absalom showed no signs of wanting revenge,
David let Amnon go and attend the party.
When
the day came that Amnon’s “heart was merry with wine,” Absalom had him killed.
The
first message that David received was that all his sons were dead. Then Jonadab
told him that only Amnon was killed. Absalom then fled to his mother’s father,
the King of Geshur.
David
mourned for him and that is all he did. He mourned for him and wished for his
return.
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Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.
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