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Joab's Clever Persuasion Plan
- Joab uses a wise woman to persuade King David to bring Absalom back from exile.
- This strategy mirrors Nathan's earlier prophetic approach to correcting David's sins.
Joab's Strategy to Contain Absalom
- Joab likely wanted Absalom near to control the threat he posed to David's throne.
- Bringing Absalom closer was a strategic move to prevent rebellion from afar.
Partial Forgiveness Lacks Reconciliation
- David grants Absalom partial forgiveness but keeps him away, showing incomplete reconciliation.
- True forgiveness involves full acceptance and repentance, unlike David's limited mercy here.