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The king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. All the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.
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A Father's Unshakable Love
Commentators note that David's command to "deal gently" with Absalom stems from a deep, fatherly love. Despite Absalom's treason, David desires his son's life to be spared. Scholars suggest this was driven by natural affection, concern for Absalom's eternal soul, and David's own awareness that this rebellion was a consequence of his past sins.
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2 Samuel
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the king commanded Joab, and Abishai, and Ittai His three generals, to whom he had committed his army divided in…
Presbyterian
How does David render good for evil! Absalom desired that only David be struck down; David desired that only Absalom be spared. This seems to be a …
