2 Samuel 14:6 · KJV

"And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote the other, and slew him."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁴And when the woman of Tekoah spake to the king, she fell on her face to the ground, and did obeisance, and said, Help, O king.

⁵And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, I am indeed a widow woman, and mine husband is dead.

⁶And thy handmaid had two sons, and they two strove together in the field, and there was none to part them, but the one smote the other, and slew him.

⁷And, behold, the whole family is risen against thine handmaid, and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they shall quench my coal which is left, and shall not leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the earth.

⁸And the king said unto the woman, Go to thine house, and I will give charge concerning thee.

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Reflection Questions

How do you handle conflict in your relationships?

What does it mean to you to seek reconciliation?

When have you felt the need to intervene in a conflict?

Life Application

conflict

Consider ways to mediate conflicts in your life instead of taking sides.

family

Reach out to family members to resolve misunderstandings and promote peace.

People in This Verse

Woman of TekoahOT

A wise woman sent by Joab to persuade King David regarding Absalom, demonstrating intelligence and courage.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 14:2

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