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The king said, Let him turn to his own house, but let him not see my face. So Absalom turned to his own house, and didn`t see the king`s face.
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The Danger of Half-Reconciliation
Commentators describe David's decision as a disastrous 'half measure.' By allowing Absalom to return to Jerusalem but refusing to see him, David acted from a mixture of weakness and a sense of justice. This incomplete reconciliation, however, failed to heal the relationship and instead irritated Absalom, giving him the perfect opportunity to plot his rebellion.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let him not see my face - We are not told why David adopted this half-measure. Possibly Bathsheba’s influence may have been exerted…
19th Century
Anglican
Let him not see my face. — David allowed Absalom’s return, but forbade him his presence. The former had been done in weak…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the king said Very probably to Joab, when he informed him of Absalom's being come to Jerusalem:
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David was inclined to favor Absalom, yet, for the honor of his justice, he could not do so except when an appeal was made on his behalf, which may …
