"Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom." David's statement exhibited his?
A. indulgent love for his son B. willingness to forgive his competitors C. desire to punish Absalom himself D. high level of parental control
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
2samuel 18:5 And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom. David have earlier exhibited this extraordinary trait of forgiving people who considered him a threat and wished him evil as he did when king saul sought after his life. Â