◄ 2 Samuel 14:7 ►
Now the whole clan has risen up against your maidservant and said, 'Hand over the one who struck down his brother, that we may put him to death for the life of the brother whom he killed. Then we will cut off the heir as well!' So they would extinguish my one remaining ember by not preserving my husband's name or posterity on the earth." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 14:7? 2. How does 2 Samuel 14:7 illustrate the consequences of vengeance within a family? 3. What does 2 Samuel 14:7 teach about justice and mercy in conflict resolution? 4. How can we apply the plea for "extinguish my remaining ember" in our lives? 5. What other biblical stories highlight the dangers of familial revenge and division? 6. How can we seek God's wisdom when faced with family disputes and conflicts? 7. What does 2 Samuel 14:7 reveal about justice and mercy in biblical times? 8. How does 2 Samuel 14:7 address the concept of family loyalty versus societal justice? 9. What historical context influences the events described in 2 Samuel 14:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 14? 11. Why does 1 Samuel 8 conflict with later passages that seem to affirm kingship, such as 2 Samuel 7? 12. 2 Samuel 14:5-11: How does this fabricated story align with Mosaic laws requiring genuine judicial proceedings, and isn't it deceptive manipulation of a royal decree? 13. 2 Samuel 14:14: If 'God does not take away life,' how does this verse reconcile with other biblical passages where God sanctions or orders death? 14. 2 Samuel 14:2-3: Does Joab's use of a disguised woman to deceive David suggest a narrative hole, since such a ruse seems unlikely to fool a king? Discussion Questions 1. How does the account of the woman of Tekoa challenge us to think about the balance between justice and mercy in our own lives? 2. In what ways can we act as intercessors in our communities, similar to the woman of Tekoa's role in this account? 3. How does the concept of preserving a legacy influence our decisions and actions as Christians today? 4. Reflect on a time when you had to choose between justice and mercy. How did you seek God's guidance in that situation? 5. How can the account of Absalom and Amnon serve as a warning about the consequences of sin and the importance of seeking reconciliation? 2 Samuel 14 Bible Study Questions 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? Links 2 Samuel 14:7 NIV 2 Samuel 14:7 NLT 2 Samuel 14:7 ESV 2 Samuel 14:7 NASB 2 Samuel 14:7 KJV 2 Samuel 14:7 Commentaries Bible Hub