◄ 2 Samuel 14:12 ►
Then the woman said, "Please, may your servant speak a word to my lord the king?" "Speak," he replied. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 14:12? 2. How does 2 Samuel 14:12 demonstrate God's use of intermediaries for reconciliation? 3. What can we learn about seeking justice from 2 Samuel 14:12? 4. How does 2 Samuel 14:12 connect to Jesus' role as our mediator? 5. How can we apply the principle of listening in 2 Samuel 14:12 today? 6. What does 2 Samuel 14:12 teach about approaching authority with humility and respect? 7. What is the significance of the woman's request in 2 Samuel 14:12? 8. How does 2 Samuel 14:12 reflect God's justice and mercy? 9. What role does Joab play in the events of 2 Samuel 14:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 14? 11. Why did God punish David and Bathsheba's child? 12. 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? 13. Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)? 14. (2 Samuel 16:1-4) Why would David immediately trust Ziba's accusation and grant him all of Mephibosheth's property without further investigation? Discussion Questions 1. How does the woman of Tekoa's approach to King David illustrate the power of accounttelling in conveying truth? Can you think of other biblical examples where accounttelling is used effectively? 2. In what ways does Joab's plan to use the woman of Tekoa as an intercessor for Absalom reflect the biblical principle of mediation? How can we apply this principle in our own lives? 3. What lessons can we learn from David's response to the woman of Tekoa about the importance of listening to wise counsel, even when it challenges our current decisions? 4. How does the theme of reconciliation in this passage connect with the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15? What steps can we take to foster reconciliation in our own relationships? 5. Reflect on a time when a well-spoken word made a significant impact in your life. How can you cultivate the ability to speak truth with grace and wisdom in your interactions with others? 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 14:12 NIV 2 Samuel 14:12 NLT 2 Samuel 14:12 ESV 2 Samuel 14:12 NASB 2 Samuel 14:12 KJV 2 Samuel 14:12 Commentaries Bible Hub