The hope of Hannah and demise of David: Lessons from the darkside of David

Having spoken of Psalm 3 and the parallels between the life of Christ and David, we turn our attention to the darkside of David, gleaning lessons from how his negligence fails to halt the destructive atrocities of his sons Amnon and Absolom. Absolom, whose name means "peace of the father," and Amnon not only become lethal opponents of each other, but ape the worst impulses of the father, expediting their family's demise. Disorder within the House of David is contrasted to Hannah, a type of Eve, whose canticle opens up the Book of Samuel, and provides a model for strength, hope, and salvation amidst confusion and despair. #bookofsamuel #Absolom #HouseofDavid

Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality.

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