The Bible is very real – the interaction of humans with their frailties and inconsistencies, desires and appetites.
Even the greatest of men have ‘feet of clay.’
Think of David, the great king of Israel.
David nearly lost the kingdom.
Jonadab, David’s nephew, was a schemer and influenced Amnon, David’s son, to get Tamar alone.
Taking this opportunity, Amnon raped Tamar his half-sister.
David failed to spot this turn of events, and failed to discipline Amnon (how could he, since he had previously been guilty of sexual sin?)
In revenge, Absalom killed Amnon.
David failed to reconcile with Absalom. Even Joab setting fire to Absalom’s field did not bring any improvement in the relationship.
In the meantime, Absalom usurped David’s throne, driving him out of his palace.
Absalom was killed by Joab, the loyal but brutal general of David’s army.
David returned to reclaim his crown, but things were never the same again.
Well, that’s life. Its messy.
The Bible tells it like it is. In part, that is why it is so relevant and powerful!
Further reading in the Old Testament – 2 Samuel 13-19.