VI. JOAB'S DEVICE TO BRING ABSALOM BACK

Second Samuel 14:1-24 tells us of Joab's device to bring Absalom back.

A. Perceiving That David's Heart
Was Set on Absalom

Joab perceived that David's heart was set on Absalom (v. 1).

B. Performing His Device through a Woman

Joab's device to bring Absalom back was performed through a woman (vv. 2-22).

C. Bringing Absalom Back from Geshur to Jerusalem

When David told Joab to bring Absalom back, Joab went to Geshur and brought Absalom to Jerusalem (v. 23).

D. David Not Letting Absalom See His Face

David did not let Absalom see his face but let him return to his own house (v. 24).

VII. ABSALOM'S BEAUTY AND CHILDREN

A. Being More Beautiful
than All the People in Israel

Absalom was more beautiful than all the people in Israel. From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head, there was no blemish in him (vv. 25-26).

B. Having Three Sons
and One Daughter of Beautiful Appearance

To Absalom were born three sons and one daughter, a woman of beautiful appearance (v. 27).