Absaloms Rebellion
Absalom’s Rebellion
After Amnon raped Tamar,
who was Absalom’s beautiful sister,
Absalom plotted to kill
His incestuous, lustful brother.
Amnon fled to Talmai
to his mother’s father, the king.
Absalom’s rebellion may have been avoided,
with punishment David failed to bring.
King David exiled Absalom;
had no part in the kingdom’s affairs.
This gave rise to dangerous scheming
of which David was unawares.
Absalom was returned to the kingdom,
but still banished from the court.
With only outward reconciliation,
Absalom listened to grievances brought.
Soon Absalom had a following—
discontent with the government spread.
He stole the hearts of Israel;
secretly planned a revolt to be led.
As the trumpet of revolt was sounded,
the prince’s spies spread news he was king.
David learnt of Absalom’s rebellion;
with his lyre, he no longer could sing.
King David was driven from Jerusalem
by the insurrection of his beloved son,
who took possession of the throne—
His unrightful monarchy begun.
The usurper planned his father’s death,
but in this he did not succeed.
Instead a slaughter of 20,000 men,
and Absalom’s death was decreed.
Absalom met his untimely death,
in a very unusal way.
Strung up helpless in a tree;
free slather for evil men's sway.
David was broken-hearted;
His rebellious son's death not desired.
He'd not have lost his precious Absalom,
had such rebellion not been aspired.
Absalom, who once sought justice,
by taking it into his own hands,
eventually plotted against his father,
with disloyal citizens at his commands.
Absalom’s rebellion started as revenge,
and later plotted to usurp the kingdom.
God stepped in to permit justice;
Absalom's Rebellion received no royal anthem.
Copyright © 2009-2012 Maureen LeFanue
www.maueenlefanue.com
Copyright © Maureen Lefanue | Year Posted 2012
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