Thematic Bible: Paternal


Thematic Bible



The king commanded Joab, Abishai, and Ittai, “Treat the young man Absalom gently for my sake.” All the people heard the king’s orders to all the commanders about Absalom. Verse ConceptsParental LoveSoft TreatmentThe King's Orders


Then King David longed to go to Absalom, for David had finished grieving over Amnon’s death. Verse ConceptsLove, And The WorldSpirit, Nature OfParental Lovereuniting

All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol to my son, mourning.” And his father wept for him. Verse ConceptsBereavement, Experience OfGrave, TheLove, And The WorldSheolWeepingComfort, Of FriendsParental LoveAfflicted To DeathNo Comfort

But Jacob answered, “My son will not go down with you, for his brother is dead and he alone is left. If anything happens to him on your journey, you will bring my gray hairs down to Sheol in sorrow.” Verse ConceptsBereavement, Experience OfGrave, TheLove, And The WorldUnhappinessParental LoveAfflicted To DeathGreySole SurvivorsDeath Of Unnamed Individuals

Then Israel said to Joseph, “At last I can die, now that I have seen your face and know you are still alive!” Verse ConceptsReadinessParental LoveResigned To DeathLiving OnSeeing People


and kept begging Him, “My little daughter is at death’s door. Come and lay Your hands on her so she can get well and live.” Verse ConceptsDeath, Means OfBad ParentsLove, And The WorldParents Duty To ChildrenParental LoveKept Alive By MenLaying On Hands To HealHow Healing CameFaith And HealingHealth And Healing

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. "The second is: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these."

but you didn’t even let me kiss my grandchildren and my daughters. You have acted foolishly. Verse ConceptsPeople KissingKissingLove, And The WorldFrustrationgoodbyes



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