Thematic Bible: Instances of forgiveness of
Thematic Bible
Enemy » Instances of forgiveness of » David, of absalom, and co-conspirators
You are more loyal to your enemies than to your friends. You show your officers and soldiers that they do not mean a thing to you. You would be happy if Absalom was still alive even if the rest of us were dead.
Verse Concepts
You are my relatives, my own flesh and blood. Why should you be the last to reinstate the king? Say to Amasa: 'Are you my flesh and blood? May God strike me dead unless you are given Joab's place to serve me always as the commander of the army.'