1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 13:38?

2. How does Absalom's return in 2 Samuel 13:38 reflect God's justice and mercy?

3. What lessons on forgiveness can we learn from David's response to Absalom?

4. How does Absalom's exile relate to the consequences of sin in Scripture?

5. In what ways can we apply David's patience with Absalom to our lives?

6. How does 2 Samuel 13:38 connect with the theme of reconciliation in the Bible?

7. Why did Absalom flee to Geshur after killing Amnon in 2 Samuel 13:38?

8. How does Absalom's exile reflect on King David's leadership in 2 Samuel 13:38?

9. What is the significance of Absalom staying in Geshur for three years in 2 Samuel 13:38?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 13?

11. Who is Absalom in historical or biblical context?

12. How could Absalom have turned the hearts of all Israel against David so quickly (2 Samuel 15:6, 13)?

13. God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)

14. What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?1. How does Absalom's time in Geshur reflect the consequences of unresolved sin within a family? Can you identify similar patterns in other biblical accounts?

2. In what ways does David's response to Absalom's actions challenge or affirm your understanding of forgiveness and justice?

3. How can the account of Absalom's exile inform our approach to conflict resolution within our own families or communities?

4. Reflect on a time when you sought refuge in something other than God. How can this passage encourage you to find your refuge in Him instead?

5. Considering the broader account of 2 Samuel, how does Absalom's account contribute to our understanding of God's sovereignty and grace amidst human failure?1. Reflect on Amnon's destructive "love" for Tamar. How does his behavior deviate from the biblical definition of love in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7?

2. How did Jonadab's counsel to Amnon exacerbate the situation? What does this teach about the significance of the advice we give and receive?

3. Why do you think King David did not take any action against Amnon? How might David's own past sin with Bathsheba affect his ability to administer justice in this case?

4. Absalom's revenge resulted in murder. Discuss alternative approaches Absalom could have taken for justice.

5. How did Tamar's violation impact her life and her family's dynamic?

6. How does the treatment of Tamar reflect the culture and attitudes of her time? How does this compare to current day issues of violence against women?

7. How might Tamar's story inspire advocacy for victims of sexual violence today?

8. What does this chapter teach about the long-term impacts of sin on individuals and their families?

9. Reflect on David's reaction when he hears about Amnon's death. How might he be dealing with the consequences of his family's disarray?

10. In what ways does this story reflect societal issues today?

11. In the light of this chapter, how can the Church better support victims of sexual abuse?

12. How can families today learn from the negative examples of communication and relationships in David's family?

13. How could intervention have changed the outcome of this story?

14. What does this chapter teach us about the danger of unchecked desires?

15. If you were a friend of Tamar, how would you comfort and help her during her ordeal?

16. How does the story demonstrate the consequences of passive leadership?

17. What steps could David have taken to prevent this tragedy within his family?

18. How can we use Tamar's story to educate and prevent similar instances of harm today?

19. In what ways can our own passions mislead us, as Amnon's did him?

20. How can this tragic event encourage believers to engage more actively in advocating for justice?

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