The Bible story of the revolt of Absalom and his death following his lost battle with his father, King David, is covered in this two-reel short from director Henri Andréani.

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Absalom wants to be king and inflames the people of Israel against the rule of his father. David's mighty army and the followers of Absalom meet in the wood of Ephraim and a fierce battle ensues. Only one will survive.

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