Episodes from the Life of David in Jerusalem
Author: Klauber, Joseph Sebastian, ca. 1700-1768
Image Title: Episodes from the Life of David in Jerusalem
Scripture Reference:
- 1 Samuel 12 (further images / scripture text)
- 1 Samuel 13 (further images / scripture text)
- 1 Samuel 14 (further images / scripture text)
- 1 Samuel 15 (further images / scripture text)
Description: This image depicts King David’s flight from Jerusalem during the rebellion of his son Absalom. In the top-left corner Absalom invites his brothers to a feast and then murders Amnon to avenge Amnon’s rape of Absalom’s sister Tamar. At the top Absalom’s servants burn Joab’s field, while Absalom is reconciled to King David. In the top-right corner the prophet Nathan condemns King David for his sin against Uriah. In the bottom-right corner Amnon rapes Tamar, while Absalom steals the hearts of the people of Israel from David. To the left Absalom is made king at Hebron by some of the Israelites. In the bottom-left corner Rabbah burns after being sacked by the Israelites.
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