This Bible study is focusing on 2 Samuel 14, dealing with King David, Absalom, and Joab.

*** Introduction ***
- Continues studying the life of King David in 2 Samuel.
- Chapter 14: Aftermath of Absalom’s revenge on Amnon for violating their sister Tamar.

*** Key Events ***
--- Absalom's Exile ---
- After killing Amnon, Absalom flees to Geshur for three years.
- King David longs to reconcile but hasn’t made an effort to bring him back.

--- Joab’s Plan ---
- Joab, David’s commander, sees the king’s longing and devises a plan.
- He employs a wise woman from Tekoa to present a fabricated story to David.

--- The Woman of Tekoa ---
- Pretends to be a mourning widow with two sons, one of whom killed the other.
- Claims the family demands the surviving son’s execution, leaving her with no heir.
- David promises to protect her son, showing his willingness to extend mercy.

--- Revealing the True Purpose ---
- The woman reveals the true purpose, indirectly accusing David of not reconciling with Absalom.
- Highlights that God seeks ways to restore the banished, implying David should do the same.

--- David’s Realization ---
- David realizes Joab’s involvement.
- Instructs Joab to bring Absalom back to Jerusalem but orders that Absalom must not see his face.

*** Lessons and Applications ***
--- God’s Desire for Restoration ---
- Underscores God’s desire to restore the banished and reconcile sinners.
- Supported by scriptures like John 3:16 and 2 Peter 3:9.

--- Absalom’s Return ---
- Absalom returns to Jerusalem but isn’t allowed to see David for two years.
- Frustrated, Absalom sets Joab’s field on fire to get attention, showing how people act out when they feel unheard.

--- The Need for Communication ---
- Strained relationship highlights the importance of communication.
- Lack of communication leads to suspicion and animosity, seen in Absalom’s growing bitterness.

--- Absalom’s Schemes ---
- Despite reconciling, Absalom’s actions suggest schemes to seize the throne, setting the stage for further conflict in chapter 15.

*** Conclusion ***
- Chapter ends with temporary reconciliation: Absalom bows before David, and David kisses him.
- Underlying tensions and Absalom’s ambitions foreshadow more trouble ahead.

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