2 Samuel 14:1

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Events

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• Reign of David

Related verses

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• 2 Samuel 13:39
  And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death.
• 2 Samuel 2:18
  The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,
• 2 Samuel 19:2
  And that day’s victory was turned into mourning for all the people, because on that day they were told, “The king is grieving over his son.”
• 1 Chronicles 2:16
  Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the three sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel.
• 2 Samuel 19:4
  But the king covered his face and cried out at the top of his voice, “O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”
• Proverbs 29:26
  Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
• 2 Samuel 18:33
  The king was shaken and went up to the chamber over the gate and wept. And as he walked, he cried out, “O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you, O Absalom, my son, my son!”

People

Absalom: David's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne· Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army· Zeruiah: Sister of David; mother of Joab, Abishai, and Asahel

Glossary

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Absalom· Ashhur· David· Heart· Kings, Books of First and Second· Nathan· Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

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Absalom is Permitted by David to Return to Jerusalem· David: King of Israel: Absalom's Return· David: King of Israel: Absalom's Usurpation· Intercession: Joab for Absalom· Joab: Son of David's Sister: Procures the Return of Absalom to Jerusalem· Kindness: Joab to Absalom· Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by David· Tact: Joab's Trick in Obtaining David's Consent to the Return of Absalom