Thematic Bible: Paternal love


Thematic Bible



The king charged Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, “Deal gently for my sake with the young man Absalom.” And all the people heard when the king charged all the commanders concerning Absalom. Verse ConceptsParental LoveSoft TreatmentThe King's Orders


The heart of King David longed to go out to Absalom; for he was comforted concerning Amnon, since he was dead. Verse ConceptsLove, And The WorldSpirit, Nature OfParental Lovereuniting

Then all his sons and all his daughters arose to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. And he said, “Surely I will go down to Sheol in mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him. Verse ConceptsBereavement, Experience OfGrave, TheLove, And The WorldSheolWeepingComfort, Of FriendsParental LoveAfflicted To DeathNo Comfort

But Jacob said, “My son shall not go down with you; for his brother is dead, and he alone is left. If harm should befall him on the journey you are taking, then you will bring my gray hair 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, “Now let me die, since I have seen your face, that you are still alive.” Verse ConceptsReadinessParental LoveResigned To DeathLiving OnSeeing People


and *implored Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is at the point of death; please come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will 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

and did not allow me to kiss my sons and my daughters? Now you have done foolishly. Verse ConceptsPeople KissingKissingLove, And The WorldFrustrationgoodbyes