2 Samuel 14:1-33

14:1-24 | Joab was concerned about David’s preoccupation with Absalom, so he convinced a woman from Tekoa to deliver a parable to convince David to allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem. Joab would later have a change of heart about Absalom.

14:11 | The avenger of blood was the family protector charged with bringing vengeance on someone who had killed a family member. Cities of refuge were established to protect from the avenger anyone who had accidentally killed someone (Num. 35:9-34.) At this point David relented and offered protection for the woman’s son.

14:19-21 | David recognized that Joab was behind the woman’s parable. Nevertheless, he weakly relented and allowed Absalom to return. David’s poor decision would have extremely negative results.

14:23 | David’s failure to immediately punish the sins of his sons because of his own past conduct was living proof of how past sin can keep people in its grip if it is not healed.

14:28-33 | By setting Joab’s field on fire, Absalom successfully got Joab’s attention, but he also showed himself to be impetuous and foolish. Absalom got his wish to see the king and they were reconciled – as evidenced by the fact that the king kissed Absalom.