Thematic Bible
2 Samuel 14:1 (show verse)
Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king's heart was toward Absalom.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » David
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:2 (show verse)
And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself to be a mourner, and put on now mourning apparel, and anoint not thyself with oil, but be as a woman that had a long time mourned for the dead:
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Anointing » Neglected in times of affliction
Anointing » Omitted in mourning
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Testified by change of apparel
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Dissimulation » Examples of
Duplicity » Dissimulation, examples of
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Mourning » Wearing mourning clothes
Mourning » For the dead » Personal appearance neglected
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Tekoah » Home of the woman who interceded for absalom
Widow's » Were clothed in mourning after the decease of husbands
Anointing » Neglected in times of affliction
Anointing » Omitted in mourning
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Testified by change of apparel
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Dissimulation » Examples of
Duplicity » Dissimulation, examples of
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Mourning » Wearing mourning clothes
Mourning » For the dead » Personal appearance neglected
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Tekoah » Home of the woman who interceded for absalom
Widow's » Were clothed in mourning after the decease of husbands
2 Samuel 14:3 (show verse)
And come to the king, and speak on this manner unto him. So Joab put the words in her mouth.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:4 (show verse)
And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Tekoah » Home of the woman who interceded for absalom
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Tekoah » Home of the woman who interceded for absalom
2 Samuel 14:5 (show verse)
And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, I am indeed a widow woman, and mine husband is dead.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Widow's » Were clothed in mourning after the decease of husbands
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Widow's » Were clothed in mourning after the decease of husbands
2 Samuel 14:6 (show verse)
And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote the other, and slew him.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:7 (show verse)
And, behold, the whole family is risen against thine handmaid, and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they shall quench my coal which is left, and shall not leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the earth.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
Coal » Symbolical
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
Coal » Symbolical
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Remarkable parables of the old testament
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:8 (show verse)
And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give charge concerning thee.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:9 (show verse)
And the woman of Tekoah said unto the king, My lord, O king, the iniquity be on me, and on my father's house: and the king and his throne be guiltless.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Tekoah » Home of the woman who interceded for absalom
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Tekoah » Home of the woman who interceded for absalom
2 Samuel 14:10 (show verse)
And the king said, Whosoever saith ought unto thee, bring him to me, and he shall not touch thee any more.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:11 (show verse)
Then said she, I pray thee, let the king remember the LORD thy God, that thou wouldest not suffer the revengers of blood to destroy any more, lest they destroy my son. And he said, As the LORD liveth, there shall not one hair of thy son fall to the earth.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Avenger of blood » Law concerning, set aside. By david
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:12 (show verse)
Then the woman said, Let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak one word unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:13 (show verse)
And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou thought such a thing against the people of God? for the king doth speak this thing as one which is faulty, in that the king doth not fetch home again his banished.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Banishment » Punishment
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Exile » Absalom
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Punishments » Banishment
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
The Nation » Punishment » Banishment
Banishment » Punishment
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Exile » Absalom
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Punishments » Banishment
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
The Nation » Punishment » Banishment
2 Samuel 14:14 (show verse)
For we must needs die, and are as water spilt on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again; neither doth God respect any person: yet doth he devise means, that his banished be not expelled from him.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
death » Universality of
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Dying » Universality of
Exile » Absalom
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
natural Life » Is compared to » Water spilt on the ground
Man » Mortality of » Universality of
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Universal » Blessing, possible » death
Water » Illustrative » (spilled on the ground,) of death
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
death » Universality of
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Dying » Universality of
Exile » Absalom
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
natural Life » Is compared to » Water spilt on the ground
Man » Mortality of » Universality of
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Universal » Blessing, possible » death
Water » Illustrative » (spilled on the ground,) of death
2 Samuel 14:15 (show verse)
Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid: and thy handmaid said, I will now speak unto the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the old testament » Of woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Truth » Illustrated in parables of the old testament » Of woman of tekoa
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the old testament » Of woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Truth » Illustrated in parables of the old testament » Of woman of tekoa
2 Samuel 14:16 (show verse)
For the king will hear, to deliver his handmaid out of the hand of the man that would destroy me and my son together out of the inheritance of God.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:17 (show verse)
Then thine handmaid said, The word of my lord the king shall now be comfortable: for as an angel of God, so is my lord the king to discern good and bad: therefore the LORD thy God will be with thee.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Angel (holy trinity) » One of the holy trinity » Called angel of God
Angels » Nature » Wise
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Flattery » Exemplified » Woman of tekoah
Flattery » Instance of » By the woman of tekoah
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Angel (holy trinity) » One of the holy trinity » Called angel of God
Angels » Nature » Wise
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Flattery » Exemplified » Woman of tekoah
Flattery » Instance of » By the woman of tekoah
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:18 (show verse)
Then the king answered and said unto the woman, Hide not from me, I pray thee, the thing that I shall ask thee. And the woman said, Let my lord the king now speak.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Flattery » Instance of » By the woman of tekoah
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Flattery » Instance of » By the woman of tekoah
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:19 (show verse)
And the king said, Is not the hand of Joab with thee in all this? And the woman answered and said, As thy soul liveth, my lord the king, none can turn to the right hand or to the left from ought that my lord the king hath spoken: for thy servant Joab, he bade me, and he put all these words in the mouth of thine handmaid:
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Flattery » Instance of » By the woman of tekoah
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Flattery » Instance of » By the woman of tekoah
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:20 (show verse)
To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing: and my lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of God, to know all things that are in the earth.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
Angel (holy trinity) » One of the holy trinity » Called angel of God
Angels » Are wise
Angels » Nature » Wise
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Flattery » Exemplified » Woman of tekoah
Flattery » Instance of » By the woman of tekoah
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Angel (holy trinity) » One of the holy trinity » Called angel of God
Angels » Are wise
Angels » Nature » Wise
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
Flattery » Exemplified » Woman of tekoah
Flattery » Instance of » By the woman of tekoah
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:21 (show verse)
And the king said unto Joab, Behold now, I have done this thing: go therefore, bring the young man Absalom again.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:22 (show verse)
And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant.
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Kings » Approached with greatest reverence
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Kings » Approached with greatest reverence
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
2 Samuel 14:23 (show verse)
So Joab arose and went to Geshur, and brought Absalom to Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 14:24 (show verse)
And the king said, Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king's face.
2 Samuel 14:25 (show verse)
But in all Israel there was none to be so much praised as Absalom for his beauty: from the sole of his foot even to the crown of his head there was no blemish in him.
2 Samuel 14:26 (show verse)
And when he polled his head, (for it was at every year's end that he polled it: because the hair was heavy on him, therefore he polled it:) he weighed the hair of his head at two hundred shekels after the king's weight.
2 Samuel 14:27 (show verse)
And unto Absalom there were born three sons, and one daughter, whose name was Tamar: she was a woman of a fair countenance.
2 Samuel 14:28 (show verse)
So Absalom dwelt two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face.
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2 Samuel 14:29 (show verse)
Therefore Absalom sent for Joab, to have sent him to the king; but he would not come to him: and when he sent again the second time, he would not come.
2 Samuel 14:30 (show verse)
Therefore he said unto his servants, See, Joab's field is near mine, and he hath barley there; go and set it on fire. And Absalom's servants set the field on fire.
2 Samuel 14:31 (show verse)
Then Joab arose, and came to Absalom unto his house, and said unto him, Wherefore have thy servants set my field on fire?
2 Samuel 14:32 (show verse)
And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come from Geshur? it had been good for me to have been there still: now therefore let me see the king's face; and if there be any iniquity in me, let him kill me.
2 Samuel 14:33 (show verse)
So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.