# 2 Samuel 14 General Notes ### Special concepts in this chapter ##### Reconciliation David missed his son, Absalom, who was in exile. Joab summons a wise woman to reconcile David and Absalom. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/reconcile]]) ### Important figures of speech used in this chapter ##### Parable The wise woman uses a type of story to convince David that his actions were wrong. He treated a stranger worse than he treated his own son. This parable was intended to convict David of his sin. She uses David's own words against him. (See: [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]) ## Links: * __[2 Samuel 14:01 Notes](./01.md)__ __[<<](../13/intro.md) | [>>](../15/intro.md)__