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Absalom (father is peace) is another who foreshadows the antichrist, the enemy within. He was the third son of King David. He had his brother Amnon killed because of his incest with Tamar their sister. 2 Sam. 13:28 He was a favorite of David for he longed after him when he fled to Geshur. 2 Sam. 13:39 Joab was commanded to go Geshur and bring Absalom to Jerusalem. 2 Sam. 14:24 Only David was not yet ready to see him face to face. 2 Sam. 13:24 Little did David know the problems and difficulties he had brought upon himself in having Absalom return to Jerusalem.
This Absalom is a perfect example of the physical appearance of the antichrist. In an age, such as ours, where every segment of society has its ìidolsî and much of this is based on beauty or handsomeness, he fitís the bill. In all of Israel there was not a man so highly praised, or celebrated for his excellent beauty. The envy of every man and the desire of the ladies. Were he alive today, with our attitude of exalting certain individuals because of their good looks, his portrait would be everywhere on everything. He would be the model of the decade. There was no blemish in him from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. 2 Sam. 14:25 Incidentally he had a head of hair that was most impressive inasmuch as particular note is made of its weight. 2 Sam. 14:26
From the words of the description given in Ezekiel we note, the perfection. Eze. 28:14 The beauty. 28:17 Wisdom. 28:17 Brightness. 28:17 The modern day worship of individuals from every facet of life is preparing humanity for the man of sin. This spectacular man who is yet to come and will appeal to all because of his stature, handsome appearance, his wit and wisdom, his religious and political know how. He will be exactly the type of person that mankind has been conditioned to receive, even a sector of the Christian community will gladly receive him. He had a very calculating mind and knew exactly how to deal with people. On being ignored by Joab he set his field on fire to get his attention and it worked. He used Joab as a go between to gain an audience with his father, king David. He was graciously received and was kissed by his father so once again he was in his good graces. 2 Sam. 14:28-33 King David was a condoning father who little realized the price he would ultimately pay for his willingness to accept his son so readily and thus restoring him to the former status which he had held among the people. Of the gifts of the Spirit today there is none more necessary than the gift of the discerning of Spirits. Only by knowing what to expect, through the Word and the Spirit, in the nature and person of the antichrist will we be able to discern who he is and that he is about to fulfill his destiny.