2 Samuel 14:1

Joab Plots To Reconcile David With Absalom

¹ Now Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was inclined toward Absalom. ² Joab sent someone to Tekoa to get a wise woman from there. He told her: Please act like a mourner. Dress in mourning clothes. Do not use any cosmetic lotions. Act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for a long time.

Absalom

Joab

Zeruiah

2 Samuel 13:39

King David longed for Absalom once people had consoled him over Amnon's death.

2 Samuel 2:18

Zeruiah's three sons were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Asahel was as fast on his feet as a wild gazelle.

2 Samuel 18:33

The king was shaken by the news. He went to the room above the gate and cried. My son Absalom! He said. My son, my son Absalom! I wish I had died in your place! Absalom, my son, my son!

2 Samuel 19:2

David's army found out he was crying because his son died. Suddenly their day of victory turned into a day of sadness.

2 Samuel 19:4

David held his hands over his face and kept on crying loudly. My son, Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!

1 Chronicles 2:16

Their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. Zeruiah's three sons were Abishai, Joab and Asahel.

Proverbs 29:26

Many seek favor from the ruler; but every man's judgment comes from Jehovah.