Abner had killed Joab’s brother, Asahel, in battle. Joab cannot wait for the Lord but must exact his own vengeance.
David continues to be protected by the Lord. In some cases (as in the sparing of Saul), he acts in a most honorable way.
This lesson greatly illustrates a choice made by each person. Will they live their life by conviction or by convenience?
What a difference we see between Saul and David. One impressed men by his exterior appearance; the other impressed God by the condition of his heart.
An overview of 1 Samuel including statistics of the book and background material.
