A woman of Tekoah, by the advice of Joab, comes to the king; and by a fictitious story persuades him to recall Absalom, vv. 1-20. Joab is permitted to go to Geshur, and bring Absalom from thence, 2Sam 14:21-23. Absalom comes to Jerusalem to his own house, but is forbidden to see the king's face, 2Sam 14:24. An account of Absalom's beauty, and the extraordinary weight of his hair, 2Sam 14:25, 2Sam 14:26. His children, 2Sam 14:27. He strives to regain the king's favor, and employs Joab as an intercessor, 2Sam 14:28-32. David is reconciled to him, 2Sam 14:33.