Psalm: 72 Meditation: 2 SamuelRevenge, family, and politics are at the heart of this story. Joab, David’s chief subordinate, murdered Abner who had killed (not murdered) Joab’s brother after Abner made peace and submitted. To prevent Abner from eclipsing his position was never known. David’s relationship to Joab, and maybe his need for him, kept …
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Wednesday, August 19
Psalms: 119:145-176 Meditation 2 Samuel: The revolt against David was put down but at great cost. David had given a strict command that Absalom was not to be killed – he said this in the hearing of the army. However, Joab, perhaps thinking David might spare Absalom, took it upon himself to kill the traitor …
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