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United Nations

This exploration delves into the complex narrative surrounding King David, Abner, Joab, Ishbosheth, Rechab, and Baanah, highlighting the themes of murder, power, justice, and morality in the context of the biblical account from 2 Samuel. It reflects on how individuals maneuver their ambitions through deceptive actions, often justified by claims of righteousness. The analysis emphasizes the moral lessons derived from their experiences and the importance of divine authority, contrasting human desires with God’s will in matters of justice and leadership.

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United Nations

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  1. United Nations 2 Samuel 4

  2. I. Characters

  3. A lot of death Abner, reluctant killer Joab, revengeful murderer David, remorseful king Ishbosheth, rejected king Rechab& Baanah, rewarded murderers

  4. Gibeonite City Josh.9:17 2 Sm.21

  5. Mephibosheth (4) “He who spreads” [?] shame” Original form: Merib▪baal“(He who strives for [?] the Lord” ▪ 1 Chr.8:34; 9:40 Ishbosheth (8) “Man of shame” Original form: Esh▪baal ▪ 1 Chr.8:33; 9:39

  6. The reward (7-8) CreditGod Theiridea Please David Strange trophy: king’s head Enemy: appeal to David’s sense of justice, revenge Presume Lord authorizes deed

  7. David (9-11) • Credits Lord, 9 • Past deliverance → future deliverance • Some believed conspiracy theory, 2 Sm.16:7-8 • Calls upon legal precedent, 10 • 2 Sm.1, euthanasia, mercy killing… • Expected reward • 2 Sm.4, murdered righteous man, 11 • Carries outjustice, 12

  8. I. Characters II. Conclusions

  9. 1. We don’t know what another thinks/wants unless he tells us Good intentions are not good enough Evil acts often hide under bannerof serving God. Ac.26:9-11 • 2 Sm.1, 4 • 1 Co.2:11 • 2 Sm.6, ark • 2 Sm.7, temple

  10. 2. Just because something pleases us does not mean it pleases God Only safety: revelation, not human desire. Human desire often replaces God’s revelation. Mt.19; 22 • 1 Sm.15 • 2 Sm.4; 6; 7

  11. 3. Not all ‘good news’ is good, 8-13 Asks for severe punishment (12). Nu.15:30-36; Hb.2:2-3 Acts w/o authority of God; ignores Scripture. 2 Sm.6:1-8 = 5:20 Assumes role of God. Col.2:23 (18) –self-imposed religion • David, 8-11 . . . Murderers, 12-13. • Presumption…

  12. 4. The end does not justify the means • God promised throne to David (1 Sm.13; 2 Sm.4:8) • In God’s own time and way • NOT by murdering a righteous man • 2 Sm.6, bringing ark to Jerusalem • 2 Sm.7, building Temple • Mt.28:19-20, evangelism • Ac.19, baptism • Ep.5:19, worship

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