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It happened after two full years, that Absalom had sheep-shearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king`s sons.
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The Danger of a Long Grudge
Commentators emphasize that Absalom waited "two full years" not to forgive, but to let his revenge fester. This long, quiet period was a deliberate strategy to make everyone, including Amnon, believe the issue was forgotten. It serves as a powerful warning about the danger of unresolved anger and bitterness, which can grow into calculated evil over time.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Sheepshearing was always a time of feasting (see the marginal references). The location of Baal-hazor is unknown.
19th Century
Anglican
Absalom had sheepshearers. —Absalom had now silently nourished his revenge for “two full years.” No doubt he also chose to give hi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass after two full years Two complete years after the rape was committed; so long Absalom kept it in…
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Observe the aggravations of Absalom's sin: he had Ammon killed when he was least fit to die. He involved his servants in the guilt.
Servants…
