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2 Samuel 17 | The Cycle of Violence
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Join us as we dive into 2 Samuel 17, examining the complex power dynamics between Absalom and David, the manipulative counsel given by advisors, and the troubling absence of God's voice amid human schemes for revenge and power.
Topics Covered:
* The contrast between Ahithophel and Hushai's advice to Absalom, and how manipulation through vanity and insecurity shaped Absalom's fateful decision
* The recurring theme of women being unnamed and used as tools in men's power struggles, drawing parallels to other biblical stories of women subverting authority
* How cycles of violence perpetuate when justice becomes corrupted by vengeance and personal agendas
* The significant silence of God throughout this chapter, and what that silence might tell us about divine perspective on human power struggles
* The way Absalom's initially pure motives for justice (regarding his sister Tamar) became corrupted through his pursuit of power and vengeance
Timestamps:
01:06 Recap of 2 Samuel 17
01:51 Discussion on Absalom's Coup
05:58 Analyzing the Role of Women in 2 Samuel
08:41 Theological Reflections and Modern Parallels
25:55 Hospitality and Symbolic Significance in the Wilderness
41:11 Takeaways and Final Thoughts
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