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This chapter is the culmination of the tragic story of Amnon and Tamar. It’s been three years since the death of Amnon at Absolom’s hands and David’s heart is still heavy. Joab convinces a wise woman to tell an elaborate story to tug at David’s heart to convince him to allow his son Absolom to return to Jerusalem.
Thought Questions
Who are Absolom’s three sons and daughter listed in chapter 14 when we are told in chapter 18 that Absolom died without an heir?
What does Joab do to try to convince David to allow Absolom to return home?
Why didn’t Joab just confront David directly?
Why did Joab send a woman to bring this issue up to David again?
Why did the woman tell the story in the manner she spoke it?
How long was Absolom gone from Jerusalem??How long was he back in Jerusalem before he saw his father David again?
What is the chiastic structure of 2 Samuel 13-14?
What verse is the focal point of this section?
Why did the woman repeat her story?
What is the point of this story to us?
Who is the suffering person in this story?
Speaker: Daniel Agee. Reader: Bill Kastrinos.