2 Samuel 14:1-33

Contents: The recall of Absalom and David's forgiveness.

Characters: God, David, Joab, Absalom, woman of Tekoah, Tamar.

Conclusion: If we let private affections stand in the way of public duty (See Genesis 9:6) we may justly expect that God will make the one whom our foolish pity spares, a scourge upon us.

Key Word: Forgiven, 2 Samuel 14:33.

Strong Verses: 2 Samuel 14:14.

Striking Facts: 2 Samuel 14:33. If the compassion of a father prevails to reconcile him to an impenitent son, shall penitent sinners doubt the compassion of God, in His Son, when they truly come to Him?