Bible Study May 15

May 15, 2023

Reading for Monday takes us to 2 Samuel 13 – 15.

2 Samuel 13 –

After Amnon had committed the sin against Tamar, he had stolen her virginity, a terrible curse in Israel but he also rejected her as his wife contrary to the law. David is very angry with Amnon but he does not carry out the law as he should have by putting Amnon to death for hiss in. Incest was punishable by death. A plan is devised to rid themselves of Amnon.

2 Samuel 14 –

David ultimately forgive Absolom for the deed done to kill Amnon.

2 Samuel 15 –

The twofold deceit of Absalom is clear. He stole the hearts of Israel by his professed devotion to them, he deceived David by his professed love for God.