With Abner dead, Ishbosheth is sorrowful that he will no longer be king. Is our biggest sorrow that people don't admire us? Living for our own glory is exhausting but…
Joab puts the peace of Israel in jeopardy by murdering Abner because of his need for revenge. David is a type of Christ and pursues peace. We need to leave…
Faced with Ishbosheth's accusation, Abner reaches out to David, but with the wrong motive. We must search our hearts and check our motives. David's response is a shrewd political move.…
The kingdom of God grows gradually. David's dynasty was strengthened by his increasing number of sons but also his many wives, which was against God's command. Are there things we…
Abner makes Saul's son Ishbosheth king over all Israel, despite knowing God's will is for David to be king, and battle follows. Abner wanted power for himself. People today do…
David sought the Lord's guidance over returning to Judah, though it seemed the most obvious thing to do. Do we seek His guidance in every situation? We are promised wisdom…
David's lamentation gives expression to his grief, and there is benefit to learning it. We can use these words to deal with our grief. David prefigures Christ who also helps…
David mourns that Israelites have died in the battle. Do we mourn for the state of the church and our own hearts? He mourns for his friend Jonathan, and even…