2 Samuel 14:23 Absalom's Rebellion and David's Flight

23 Then Joab went to Geshur and brought Absalom back to Jerusalem.

Meaning of 2 Samuel 14:23

2 Samuel 14:23 speaks of reconciliation and the complexities of forgiveness. Joab's return of Absalom to Jerusalem highlights the yearning for familial restoration amidst brokenness. It underscores God's persistent pursuit of mending relationships, reflecting His ultimate desire for unity and peace among His people.

Cross References for 2 Samuel 14:23

2 Samuel 15:8 - While your servant was living at Geshur in Aram, I made this vow: ‘If the Lord takes me back to... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:8 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 15:8

2 Samuel 3:3 - his second, Kileab the son of Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; the third, Absalom the son ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:3 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:3

2 Samuel 13:37 - Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But King David mourned for ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:37 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:37

1 Samuel 27:8 - Now David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Girzites and the Amalekites. (From... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 27:8 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 27:8

2 Samuel 13:37-38 - Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But King David mourned for ... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:37-38 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:37-38

1 Chronicles 3:2 - the third, Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; the fourth, Adonijah th... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 3:2 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 3:2

2 Samuel 13:38 - After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he stayed there three years. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:38 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:38