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1 day ago · Absalom’s life is filled with drama, betrayal, and ambition, which are essential themes in biblical history. As the son of Maacah, Absalom’s story reflects the complexities of family dynamics within a royal context.
2 days ago · Discover the powerful contrast between Absalom’s ambition and King David’s virtue in 2 Samuel 15. Learn why pursuing humility, selflessness, and trust in God leads to lasting success, while selfish ambition only brings temporary gain and destruction.
1 day ago · Absalom’s anger grew at both Amnon and his father, and two years later, he had Amnon killed and fled Jerusalem. Later, he raped his father’s concubines and attempted to tear the kingdom from David, but his attempt failed, and he was eventually killed.
1 day ago · Joab was instrumental in helping Absalom regain the trust of his father King in 2 Samuel 14. Yet Joab and Absalom had a personal conflict: 29 Absalom sent for Joab in order to send him to the king, but Joab refused to come to him.
3 days ago · From the sermon series David a man after God's own heart. Sermon Preached by Elder Kim Mitchell at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City on Sunday September 29th, 2024. From the sermon...
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- Westminster Presbyterian Church - OKC
3 hours ago · In 2 Samuel, King David’s son Absalom rebelled and wanted to take over the kingdom. In chapter 18, the two armies met in a battle to decide who would be king of Israel- David or Absalom. During the war, Absalom led his men off of the battlefield into the woods.
2 days ago · Free will becomes a major part of “The Harrowing of Hell” early on when Jesus goes to Absalom, who is chained to hell because he sinned against God and his father, King David. Jesus invites Absalom to repent of his sins, let go of his shame, and join Him in heaven.
