The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Day 132: David and Absalom (2026)

May 12, 2026·16 min·3-min readnarrativereligion
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This episode of The Bible in a Year podcast explores the fractured relationship between King David and his son Absalom, highlighting how partial forgiveness and lack of true repentance lead to deeper division and future rebellion. The story serves as a spiritual parallel to humanity’s n

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People

Fr. Mike SchmitzDavidAbsalomJoab

Books

The Revised Standard Version, 2nd Catholic EditionThe Great Adventure Bible

Topics

Christianity

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