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David stopped mourning when his and Bathsheba’s baby died; he started mourning when Absalom died. What was the difference? David knew that the baby was with the Lord, residing in the heavenly presence forever. He knew that Absalom—his wickedand rebellious adult son—was notJohn F.

David and Absalom

2 Samuel 13

Tamar raped by Amnon

Absalom and Tamar had the same mother (Maacah) and father

Amnon born of Ahinoam

Absalom kills Amnon

Absalom flees and returns but does not see David

Five year alienation and bitterness held toward his father

14:28-30 he was in internal exile