1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 14:28?

2. Why did Absalom remain in Jerusalem without seeing the king for two years?

3. How does Absalom's situation in 2 Samuel 14:28 reflect unresolved family conflicts?

4. What scriptural principles can help resolve conflicts like Absalom's in 2 Samuel 14?

5. How can we apply patience and forgiveness in strained relationships, as seen here?

6. What lessons from Absalom's experience can guide our interactions with authority figures?

7. Why did Absalom live in Jerusalem for two years without seeing the king's face?

8. What does Absalom's isolation in 2 Samuel 14:28 reveal about his relationship with King David?

9. How does Absalom's situation in 2 Samuel 14:28 reflect on David's leadership as king?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 14?

11. What is Absalom's Monument?

12. 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)?

13. How could David's leadership remain credible after Absalom's revolt if so many suddenly switched allegiance back, as stated in 2 Samuel 19:14?

14. What is the essence of Absalom's Spirit?1. What factors contributed to the estrangement between Absalom and King David, and how might these have been addressed differently?

2. How does the account of Absalom and David compare to the Parable of the Prodigal Son in terms of reconciliation and forgiveness?

3. In what ways can unresolved family conflicts impact broader community or organizational dynamics, as seen in David's kingdom?

4. Reflect on a personal relationship where reconciliation is needed. What steps can you take to initiate healing and restoration?

5. How can Ephesians 4:26-27 guide us in dealing with anger and preventing long-term estrangement in our relationships?1. How does Joab manipulate David's feelings for Absalom? How can we guard against manipulation in our own lives?

2. In what ways does the wise woman's story mirror David's own situation?

3. How does David initially respond to the plea of the wise woman from Tekoa? What does this reveal about his character?

4. What does Absalom's time in Jerusalem, without seeing David, indicate about their relationship?

5. How does Absalom's frustration reflect in his actions towards Joab and David?

6. What does David's decision to reconcile with Absalom tell us about forgiveness and reconciliation?

7. How does this chapter showcase the theme of family relationships in terms of forgiveness, manipulation, and justice?

8. How does this chapter reflect on the effects of unresolved guilt?

9. How might David's role as a king have influenced his actions as a father?

10. How do political and personal interests intertwine in this chapter?

11. How would you handle a situation similar to David's, in which you have unresolved issues with a family member?

12. What lessons can you draw from David and Absalom's relationship?

13. How can this story guide us in handling conflicts within our families?

14. How does the narrative of the woman from Tekoa inspire empathy? How important is empathy in our everyday relationships?

15. How can we relate the concept of "seeking justice" as shown in Absalom's demand to our present day situations?

16. Why do you think David agreed to Absalom's demand for justice?

17. How does Absalom's physical beauty (as described in verses 25-27) play a part in his story? How does society today place emphasis on physical appearance?

18. In what ways can we apply the themes of forgiveness and reconciliation in this chapter to our own lives?

19. How would you handle feelings of guilt and regret like David’s in your personal context?

20. What are the potential consequences of avoiding direct confrontation of our personal issues as shown in this chapter?

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