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The Rape of Tamar
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The Rape of Tamar |
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GBride Senior Member
since 2009-07-02
Posts 538 |
King David lived in times of old. His military exploits were quite bold. Still it is a well known fact, that at times David failed to act. In justice for Tamar he failed and in the end his loss he wailed. His kingdom was split apart, although he was very smart. He failed to punish Amnon for his deed. Which was his lust he did feed. On the flesh of Tamar most innocent. Of this he did not repent. She did consent to be his mate. But on ceremony they must wait. On the King’s approving will. A little time yet to kill. But Amnon in his lust couldn’t wait And so he sealed his fate. He took her by brute force, and in a manner coarse. Then threw her from his house. Proving he was quite a louse. For Tamar had been rudely violated. By Amnon to whom she was related. From justice he almost skated. But his demise was swiftly fated. Absolam learned of what was done. Though he was David’s favorite son, Revenge in anger was his vow. His sister was no ugly cow. To be treated in such rude way. Anger he could not hold at bay She had consented to be Amnon’s mate But in his lust he could not wait, for King David to approve the match. And so do many troubles hatch. For a man with no self control, does take on others a heavy toll. And when David heard the news, though angry he did refuse, to call attention to the crime. To punish this errant slime. Tamar poured ashes on her head. In sorrow she wished she were dead. But it was not she who was to blame. In Amnon was the shame. At Absolam’s party Amnon did calmly sit, drinking wine, eating treats, that princely bit. But at the signal that was given, life from Amnon was quickly driven. Justice is what we all need, revenge just causes us to bleed. All these events are in a book, if you doubt just take a look. From the kingdom did Absolam run, even though he was David’s son Absolam did an army raise, but not to give David praise. But to kill him very dead, and to mount upon a pike his head. And thus, the armies did do battle, they were slaughtered just like cattle. Absolam’s got stuck in a tree, and Joab threw spears three, Directly into Absolam’s heart. Joab well knew this art. Thus did Absolam’s life end, alone and with no friend. When David heard the news, his joy he did quickly loose. So bad was the hurt, that David tore his shirt. David’s grief was very great, but at least at any rate, the war was over, done, well, it wasn’t ever really fun. David did lament woe untold, this is how the story’s told. And there were 20,000 dead, so it must be said, “When justice is not done, the people cease to be one.” |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Now that is how the Bible and history books should have been written! Then I would have more readily understood and retained the facts! ~ and been 'entertained' in the process!   EA |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
... and here we still are in need to learn how to love, how to forgive, how to spread peace, how to create harmony! Thought provoking piece. Love M |
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kindredspirit Member
since 2009-05-19
Posts 156 |
The title caught my eye, because although important, this isn't a well known story. You told it well, and your ending was definitely profound. |
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