Does Amnon Deserve His Punishment

Did David not realise Amnon’s intention towards Tamar was evil when he gave permission that led to her rape? 2 Samuel 13
It is not clear from the bible if David disciplined Amnon appropriately. However, it is clear from the bible that Absalom was not prepared to forgive or forget Amnon’s behaviour.
Did David not realise that Absalom’s intention towards Amnon was murderouse when he gave permission that led to Amon’s death…his nephew Jonadab knew/suspected Absalom’s intentions. (2 Samuel 13:32).
There is no clear evidence of David’s discipline of his children but there is evidence in the bible of wickedness, jealousy, rape and murder amongst David’s children.

It is not clear from the bible if God made Michal barren or if David not have a conjugal
On two occasions, rebellion nearly cost him his kingdom. One, led by his son Absalom, drove him out of Jerusalem. The other, led by followers of the ‘House of Saul’ who held David responsible for Saul’s death and many other wrong doings.

The course of history in later times has been along the line of an increasing glorification of David. It is obvious that later tradition glorified and praised him so much despite his limitations. These traditions do not ignore his crimes and faults and focus their attention on his virtues, they are aware of his crimes but they are also aware of his repentance, God’s forgiveness and God’s covenant to David.

Then comes the story of David's adultery with Bathsheba, wife of Uriah, the Hittite, a crime that the writer of Chronicles fails to
He stands out as a genius of his race physically, mentally and spiritually. He is the shepherd, the musician, the poet, the athlete, the father, the husband, the friend, the leader, the prophet, the favoured, the repentant sinner, the king and the Lord’s anointed.

David’s works, prayers and songs seem to be immortal. Despite his flaws, he was loved by the men and women who knew him. He still commands the affection and homage from those who read and hear his story today.

David and Goliath the Giant
David could not stand the idea of Goliath the Philistine continuously tormenting the Israelites with his words that he decided to fight against the Philistine. He was brave and selfless and was willing to sacrifice his life for the Israelites – The Army of The Living God.

David, Principled and Courageous
David was always principled and loyal. Despite Saul’s treatment of him, he would not lay a finger on King Saul – The Lord’s Anointed. David was loyal to his friend Jonathan even after his death (he made provisions for his disabled son Mephiboshet). He also mourned and lamented when he heard of Jonathan and Saul’s death after he killed the Amalekite who claimed to be responsible for Saul’s death. He fought God’s battles fearlessly and God gave him