David is in charge. As such, it is a day of forgiveness and mercy (Shimei and Mephibosheth). It is a day of grace and blessing (Barzillai and Chimham).
Abner had killed Joab’s brother, Asahel, in battle. Joab cannot wait for the Lord but must exact his own vengeance.
Samuel, the gift of God to a praying mother, ministered in his early years. God worked in his life and used him mightily.
God is a just God who will and does judge sin. Eli is a perfect example that God will judge just as He has said He will.
As soldiers we are to endure hardness, but sometimes we can get weary in the battle. This passage has a word for you. Also deals with 2 Timothy 2:12 on the word <em>deny</em>.
