Joe: Alright everyone, today we've got a Bible expert on the show. We're gonna be talking about 2 Samuel 14. What's going on in this chapter?

Expert: Well, this chapter opens with a woman, the daughter of a man named Absalom, who approaches King David with a request. She has a problem that she wants the king to resolve.

Joe: What kind of a problem is it?

Expert: It turns out that her brother has died without having any children to carry on his name. She wants the king to grant her the right to marry her dead brother's widow, so that she can bear children in his name and keep his lineage alive.

Joe: Wow, that's a pretty bold request. So what did the king do?

Expert: Surprisingly, the king agrees to her request. He even gives her advice on how to go about it, telling her to consult the priests to make sure she is following the proper legal procedures.

Joe: Wait, just to be sure, let me have Jamie Google this. (Joe pauses as Jamie searches) Okay, so it looks like this is a common practice in some cultures. Interesting. So what happens next?

Expert: Well, the woman follows the king's advice and consults the priests. They tell her that she is allowed to do what she wants, and so she goes ahead and marries her dead brother's widow.

Joe: Wow, so it looks like the king's decision paid off in the end.

Expert: Absolutely. The woman is able to give her brother's name a legacy, and the king is praised for his wisdom.