The most handsome man in the Bible turned out to be a traitor.

Discover the full biblical story of Absalom, the most handsome son of King David, whose beauty, royal bloodline, charisma, and famous hair made him legendary in Israel. This documentary follows the tragedy of Tamar and Amnon, Absalom's revenge, exile in Geshur, Joab's manipulation, David's incomplete reconciliation, Absalom's rise at the city gate, the rebellion in Hebron, Ahithophel's counsel, Hushai's counterplan, the battle in the Forest of Ephraim, Absalom's strange death, and David's unforgettable lament. Video Hotspots 00:00 The most beautiful man in the Bible 01:04 Absalom, son of David 02:34 Tamar and Amnon 05:08 David's silence and Absalom's revenge 06:53 The sheep-shearing feast 08:52 Exile in Geshur 10:37 Joab and the wise woman of Tekoa 13:34 Absalom returns but David refuses to see him 15:03 Joab's barley field is burned 17:16 Absalom builds his public image 18:22 Absalom steals the hearts of Israel 19:35 Hebron rebellion begins 21:09 Ahithophel joins Absalom 23:05 David flees Jerusalem 25:56 Absalom controls Jerusalem 27:50 Hushai defeats Ahithophel's counsel 31:01 David crosses the Jordan 33:21 David orders mercy for Absalom 34:26 Battle in the Forest of Ephraim 36:06 Absalom caught in the oak tree 37:24 Joab kills Absalom 38:14 David mourns his son 40:00 Beauty, charisma, betrayal, and character