2 Samuel 14

2 Samuel 14

After three years in exile, Absalom is dearly missed by David. Joab, recognizing David’s longing, arranges for a wise woman from Tekoa to approach David with a fictional story about her two sons, one killing the other, and the need to save the remaining son. David is moved and grants the woman’s request. Joab then reveals the setup and persuades David to allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem. However, David refuses to see Absalom for two years, maintaining a partial separation.

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2 Samuel 14

Joab uses a clever woman to trick David into allowing the exiled Absalom to return to Jerusalem, though Absalom is forbidden to see the king's face for two years.

2 Samuel 15

Absalom cultivates popular support and then leads a rebellion against his father, David. David is forced to flee Jerusalem, weeping as he crosses the Kidron Valley.

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