What were Kings David's failures?
English: Nathan advises King David (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) The account of David’s positive, dramatic rise pivots with the story of David’s sin with Bathsheba (2 Sam 11:1–12:27). Through the prophet Nathan , God rebuked David and showed that He valued character more than competence (2 Sam 12:1–15). David’s humble response led God to promise forgiveness. However, God also promised continual trouble in David’s own family; these troubles dominated the remainder of his reign. • David’s eldest son, Amnon , raped his half-sister , Tamar (2 Sam 13). David failed to take action. • Tamar’s brother, Absalom , killed Amnon in retribution and fled north to Geshur , the neighboring kingdom from which his mother had come. David again failed to take action. • After Joab rebuked David through a wise woman, David recalled his son, but refused to meet with him until again prompted by Joab. David’s failures and inability to take proper action within his family contributed to...