2Sa 13:34-35 | MHM | STEP | v. 34, 37-38 : Absalom ran away after the murder (2 Samuel 13:34, 37-38 ). He was afraid of being punished, so he went to his grandfather, Talmai, the king of Geshur. Absalom stayed there for three years. Cities of refuge did not protect someone who killed on purpose, so he could not hide in Israel. Even though David did not punish Amnon, Absalom could not expect forgiveness for murder because God’s law was clear. v. 34-35 : Soon, the king’s sons arrived home, proving the rumor was false. Only Amnon was dead, and the others were safe (2 Samuel 13:34-35 ). This gave David relief that his other sons were alive, but he was still deeply sad because of Amnon’s murder by his own brother. The whole court and kingdom mourned because of the terrible sin and tragedy in the royal family.

‏ 2 Samuel 13:34-35

v. 34, 37-38: Absalom ran away after the murder (2 Samuel 13:34, 37-38 ^a). He was afraid of being punished, so he went to his grandfather, Talmai, the king of Geshur. Absalom stayed there for three years. Cities of refuge did not protect someone who killed on purpose, so he could not hide in Israel. Even though David did not punish Amnon, Absalom could not expect forgiveness for murder because God’s law was clear.

v. 34-35: Soon, the king’s sons arrived home, proving the rumor was false. Only Amnon was dead, and the others were safe (2 Samuel 13:34-35 ^b). This gave David relief that his other sons were alive, but he was still deeply sad because of Amnon’s murder by his own brother. The whole court and kingdom mourned because of the terrible sin and tragedy in the royal family.

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