Surely the children of Israel will be thrilled to follow the One who loved them so much that He delivered them from the clutches of Egypt.
The ark of the covenant was brought from the city of David. Solomon’s Temple was on Mount Moriah and was located to the north of the city of David which is Zion – Zion was later used to refer to the entire city of Jerusalem and also to the heavenly abode of God.
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?
