David finally shows compassion, but not without the aid (conniving) of Joab and Tekoa. Joab is lucky to have his head for planning the return of Absalom to Jerusalem. Apparently, David had, already been desiring within his heart, to have Absalom return or he would not have been so generous with Joab.
Verse 14 is quite interesting. "We must all die; we are like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. But God will not take away life, and he devises means so that the banished one will not remain an outcast." I am wondering what Tekoa bases her words, "God will not take away life." She must be speaking of someone in particular for hasn't God condoned, supported and even encouraged the taking the lives of Israel's enemies? So I am thinking this is just another ploy she uses to get David to allow Absalom to return. Maybe she is speaking directly about Absalom's condition. He is still alive. God has not destroyed him. It is God who is using Joab and me to get you, David, who has been hard-hearted, to allow your son, Absalom, to return. So God is now behind Joab and Tekoa's actions. Now, that's a lot of conjecture on my part, but that's what this blog is about...
Just a reminder... this blog is just to get you thinking about what you read in the daily chapter. It is not meant to be the final word, just a beginning to help you consider what you have just read. You may agree with what I write and you are most welcome to also disagree. I don't have all the answers, just a lot of questions. God's Peace be with you...
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