Chapter 14:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 Samuel 1 Kings
2 Samuel 14
Concise Complete
Joab procures Absalom's recall. (1-20) Absalom
recalled. (21-24) His personal beauty. (25-27) He is admitted to his father's
presence. (28-33)
Verses 1-20 We
may notice here, how this widow pleads God's mercy, and his clemency toward poor
guilty sinners. The state of sinners is a state of banishment from God. God
pardons none to the dishonour of his law and justice, nor any who are
impenitent; nor to the encouragement of crimes, or the hurt of others.
Verses 21-24
David was inclined to favour Absalom, yet, for the honour of his justice, he
could not do it but upon application made for him, which may show the methods of
Divine grace. It is true that God has thoughts of compassion toward poor
sinners, not willing that any should perish; yet he is only reconciled to them
through a Mediator, who pleads on their behalf. God was in Christ reconciling
the world to himself, and Christ came to this land of our banishment, to bring
us to God.
Verses 25-27
Nothing is said of Absalom's wisdom and piety. All here said of him is, that he
was very handsome. A poor commendation for a man that had nothing else in him
valuable. Many a polluted, deformed soul dwells in a fair and comely body. And
we read that he had a very fine head of hair. It was a burden to him, but he
would not cut it as long as he could bear the weight. That which feeds and
gratifies pride, is not complained of, though uneasy. May the Lord grant us the
beauty of holiness, and the adorning of a meek and quiet spirit! Only those who
fear God are truly happy.
Verses 28-33
By his insolent carriage toward Joab, Absalom brought Joab to plead for him. By
his insolent message to the king, he gained his wishes. When parents and rulers
countenance such characters, they will soon suffer the most fatal effects. But
did the compassion of a father prevail to reconcile him to an impenitent son,
and shall penitent sinners question the compassion of Him who is the Father of
mercies?
Chapter 14:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1 Samuel 1 Kings
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
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Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
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Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
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Ezekiel
Daniel
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1 Timothy
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Titus
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