CRIMINALS OF THE BIBLE

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CRIMINALS OF THE BIBLE
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TREASON
ABSALOM
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PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS

• David Absalom

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II Samuel 151-6II Samuel 1711-14II Samuel
181-17, 24, 31-33
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SEEDS TO THE CRIME
Absalom

• Anger to David
• Hatred
• Focus on Self
• Power

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LEGAL SYSTEM IN EFFECT
Was treason a crime
During the Patriarchal Age?
Under Mosaic law?
In the First Century?
Is treason a sin?
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PUNISHMENT
Absalom

• Ordered to be taken prisoner
• Killed by Joab

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THE CRIME NOW
Constructive Treason
High Treason
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LESSONS FOR US
Do not let anger turn to sin
I Peter 213-17
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