'''Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom.''
David's statement above exhibited his
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David's statement above exhibited his indulgent love for his son. The statement is from the Bible, 2 Samuel 18:5, and in this context, David was asking his army commanders to spare the life of his son Absalom, who had led a rebellion against him. Despite Absalom's treachery, David still loved him and did not want to see him killed. Therefore, the statement shows David's indulgent love for his son, despite his wrongdoing.