Understanding the Scriptures
2 Samuel 13
| Fair (v. 1) | Beautiful | |
| Vexed (v. 2) | Frustrated, obsessed | |
| Subtil (v. 3) | Devious | |
| Lean (v. 4) | Tired and upset | |
| Folly (v. 12) | Mistake | |
| He will not withhold me from thee (v. 13) | He would let you marry me | |
| Divers (vv. 18–19) | Many different | |
| Apparelled (v. 18) | Clothed | |
| Regard not this thing (v. 20) | Don’t make a public display | |
| Desolate (v. 20) | Extremely sad | |
| Chargeable (v. 25) | A burden | |
| Pressed (v. 27) | Urged, kept asking | |
| Longed (v. 39) | Wanted |
2 Samuel 14
| The king’s heart was toward Absalom (v. 1) | David loved and thought about Absalom. | |
| Feign (v. 2) | Pretend | |
| Aileth (v. 5) | Troubles | |
| Strove (v. 6) | Fought | |
| Slew (vv. 6–7) | Killed | |
| Heir (v. 7) | One who lived | |
| Quench my coal (v. 7) | Put out my fire (A phrase that means “leave me without hope”) | |
| Remainder (v. 7) | Children | |
| Charge (v. 8) | An order, a decree | |
| Faulty (v. 13) | Guilty of the same thing | |
| Fetch (v. 13) | Bring | |
| Devise (v. 14) | Think and plan | |
| Banished (vv. 13–14) | Sent away | |
| Expelled (v. 14) | Cast out | |
| Therefore (v. 15) | This is the reason | |
| Discern (v. 17) | See the difference between | |
| Polled (v. 26) | Shaved |
2 Samuel 13—Amnon Hated His Sister Instead of Loving Her
President Ezra Taft Benson said:
“There is no lasting happiness in immorality. … Just the opposite is true. There may be momentary pleasure. … But quickly the relationship will sour. Guilt and shame set in. … Love begins to die. Bitterness, jealousy, anger, and even hate begin to grow. All of these are the natural results of sin and transgression.
“On the other hand, when we obey the law of chastity and keep ourselves morally clean, we will experience the blessings of increased love and peace, greater trust and respect for our marital partners, deeper commitment to each other, and, therefore, a deep and significant sense of joy and happiness” (“The Law of Chastity,” in Brigham Young University 1987–88 Devotional and Fireside Speeches [1988], 51).
Studying the Scriptures
Do activity A as you study 2 Samuel 13–14.
Read and Answer
Read 2 Samuel 14:14 and answer this question: What “means” (plans) has God “devised” (created) to help those who are “banished” (out of his presence) so they are not permanently “expelled” (driven out) from him?
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