◄ 2 Samuel 14:11 ►
"Please," she replied, "may the king invoke the LORD your God to prevent the avenger of blood from increasing the devastation, so that my son may not be destroyed!" "As surely as the LORD lives," he vowed, "not a hair of your son's head will fall to the ground." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 14:11? 2. How does 2 Samuel 14:11 demonstrate God's justice and mercy through David's actions? 3. What role does forgiveness play in resolving conflicts, as seen in 2 Samuel 14:11? 4. How can we apply the principle of seeking peace in our daily lives? 5. What connections exist between 2 Samuel 14:11 and Jesus' teachings on forgiveness? 6. How does this verse encourage us to trust God's sovereignty in difficult situations? 7. What is the significance of the "avenger of blood" in 2 Samuel 14:11? 8. How does 2 Samuel 14:11 reflect God's justice and mercy? 9. Why does the woman appeal to the king for protection in 2 Samuel 14:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 14? 11. 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? 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. In 2 Chronicles 2:11-12, why does Tyrian King Hiram express devotion to Israel's God when no independent Tyrian records verify such reverence? 14. (2 Samuel 16:10-12) Does David's acceptance of Shimei's cursing contradict other texts where blasphemy or cursing of God's anointed is forbidden? Discussion Questions 1. How does the woman's approach to King David demonstrate the power of wise and respectful communication in seeking justice? 2. In what ways does the concept of the avenger of blood in the Old Testament law relate to our understanding of justice and mercy today? 3. How can we apply the principle of intercession in our own lives when advocating for others in need of mercy or justice? 4. What can we learn from King David's response about the importance of keeping our promises, especially those made before God? 5. How does this passage encourage us to pursue reconciliation in our own relationships, and what steps can we take to achieve it? 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 14:11 NIV 2 Samuel 14:11 NLT 2 Samuel 14:11 ESV 2 Samuel 14:11 NASB 2 Samuel 14:11 KJV 2 Samuel 14:11 Commentaries Bible Hub