And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom — And all the people heard the king give this command about Absalom to all the commanders — David's command is explicit and public: deal gently with Absalom. Despite everything—the rebellion, the violation of the concubines, the usurpation—David seeks his son's life to be spared. The command is heard by all, indicating that David's paternal love transcends his authority as king.

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