Question 7
Parental Responsibility"Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom."
David's statement above 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.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (indulgent love for his son)
Explanation
Even though Absalom had rebelled against him, David asked his commanders to spare him (2 Samuel 18:5), showing a father's soft, indulgent love.