Abner killed Asahel in chapter 2. But Asahel had a brother who was a killer—not just a soldier. His name was Joab. He was the kind of man who would get vengeance, and the passing of time was no big deal. Abner helped to make peace between Saul’s side and David’s side. David honored him for it. Joab, leader of David’s army, found out about it, took him aside to “talk to him”—and murdered him. “A prince and a great man” fell that day, according to David (v. 38). But Joab kept his position. We will meet him again. Beware of those whose hearts have revenge in them (Romans 12:19-21).
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