Key Characters
This king of Israel wanted really badly to see his son Avshalom
Who is David?
The wise woman claimed to be this when she approached the King
What is a Widow?
Avshalom returned from this place.
What is Geshur?
David lets Avshalom come back home but won’t see him, showing this kind of forgiveness that isn’t complete.
What is partial forgiveness?
Avshalom was known for being very good-looking and having no physical imperfections on this part of his body.
What is your face?
This woman was brought from Tekoa to tell a story to the king.
Who is the wise woman?
She said she had two sons, and one did this to the other.
What is killed him?
Even after returning, Avshalom was not allowed to do this for two years.
What is see the king / his father?
The woman points out that David is judging her story differently than his own family situation, showing he is being this.
What is a hypocrite?
Avshalom cut his hair this many times per year
What is once?
This military commander arranged for the woman to speak to the king.
Who is Yoav?
The family wanted to do this to her remaining son.
What is kill him
Avshalom lived in this city after returning.
What is Jerusalem?
David listens to the woman and changes his decision, showing this important leadership skill.
What is listening to advice?
The weight of Absalom’s hair was measured in this unit.
What is Shekels
This son of David had been banished after killing his brother.
Who is Avshalom?
She argued that killing her last son would destroy this.
What is her family line / last name?
To get Yoav’s attention, Avshalom told his messenger to do this to his field.
What is set it on fire?
Yoav helps bring Avshalom back to Jerusalem by convincing David to make a decision he was avoiding.
What is persuading
Avsalom had this number of sons mentioned in the chapter.
What is 3
This son of David was killed by Avshalom, leading to Avshalom being banished from the kingdom
Who is Amnon?
The woman’s story was actually this type of teaching method.
What is a Mashal or a teaching a story?
After finally being allowed to see the king, David did this to Avshalom.
What is embraced him / hug and kissed him.
Because David doesn’t fully fix things with Avshalom, it later leads to this big problem.
What is rebellion?
The name of Avsalom’s daughter, noted for her beauty.
Who is Tamar