The End of Absalom
Questions to think about:
- Is David still the Lord's anointed?
- What is David's strategy at this point?
- What is the irony with the word "sent" since David's sin with Bathsheba?
- How many generals did David have?
- What would have happened if David's servants went to any other general?
- How well did David's servants know Joab?
- How did Absalom end up by himself alone in the forest without his armor bearers?
- Was Absalom under a curse?
- How was Joab an interesting character?
- Is there any indicators that Joab feels somewhat responsible for Absalom's sins?
- Where else in scripture do we see this type of burial in the Old Testament?
- Who was the only other person noted in scripture for making a pillar for himself?
- What does this story teach us about the "ripple-effect" of rebellion?
- Could this text be used to give applications/advice on parenting?
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