Key Figures — 2 Samuel 14

4 figures

Joab
Commander of David's army and mediator in the reconciliation between David and Absalom.
Joab orchestrates a plan to bring Absalom back to Jerusalem by employing a wise woman from Tekoa to appeal to King David.
Related passages
- 2 Samuel 3 (Joab's role in the death of Abner)
- 2 Samuel 18 (Joab's involvement in Absalom's death)
Absalom
Son of David, estranged from his father due to the murder of his brother Amnon.
Absalom is brought back to Jerusalem through Joab's intervention but remains estranged from David, setting the stage for future conflict.
Related passages
- 2 Samuel 13 (Absalom's revenge on Amnon)
- 2 Samuel 15 (Absalom's rebellion against David)
David
King of Israel, father of Absalom, and central figure in the reconciliation process.
David is persuaded by the wise woman's story to allow Absalom to return to Jerusalem, though he does not see him face-to-face initially.
Related passages
- 1 Samuel 16 (David's anointing as king)
- 2 Samuel 15 (David's response to Absalom's rebellion)
Wise Woman of Tekoa
Instrument used by Joab to persuade King David to reconcile with Absalom.
The wise woman presents a parable to David, which leads him to reconsider his estrangement from Absalom.
Related passages
- 2 Samuel 12 (Nathan's parable to David)

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