Although David had won he was full of mourning for his son Absalom who had died. This was affecting the whole city. Joab goes and rebukes David, for his men had committed themselves to the battle which they had won, they had risked their lives. They had won, but were having to act as if they had lost because of David. David agrees to Joab's instruction to go out to meet the people. It seems that David was unaware of Joab's actions in killing Absalom.
Although the battle had been won, there was now confusion in the nation. And all this was part of the outcome of David's sin. Today we often talk of things being a private matter, particularly when leading politicians are found to have been involved in affairs. Our private life does affect our public life, for it demonstrates the true nature of our character.
David gives the people the opportunity to restore him as king, and so wins over the hearts of the people.
David then meets Shimei, he of the stone throwing tendency. Abishai wanted Shimei put to death, but David says otherwise.
Next Mephibosheth meets David, and David inquires as to why he did not go with David. Mephibosheth spins a tale, implicating Ziba, so the land given to Ziba is split between the two of them.
There is now argument betweent he various tribes over who should have the places of honour in restoring David. All this is very unseemly, but the seeds of division have been sown in the land. This is the fruit of sin.
Although the battle had been won, there was now confusion in the nation. And all this was part of the outcome of David's sin. Today we often talk of things being a private matter, particularly when leading politicians are found to have been involved in affairs. Our private life does affect our public life, for it demonstrates the true nature of our character.
David gives the people the opportunity to restore him as king, and so wins over the hearts of the people.
David then meets Shimei, he of the stone throwing tendency. Abishai wanted Shimei put to death, but David says otherwise.
Next Mephibosheth meets David, and David inquires as to why he did not go with David. Mephibosheth spins a tale, implicating Ziba, so the land given to Ziba is split between the two of them.
There is now argument betweent he various tribes over who should have the places of honour in restoring David. All this is very unseemly, but the seeds of division have been sown in the land. This is the fruit of sin.
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