David has a long list of valient men here. But, one is missing. Joab, his commander, is missing. He has fought valiently for David, for Israel. But, there were a few things that he participated in that David would not have him do. 1. He avenged the blood of his brother. 2. He had David's son, Absalom, killed when they found him hanging in a tree; subsequently, securing David's role as king once more. Now, I'm saying that Abner was righteous. He did, also, have a hand with David in Uriah's death. But, when one decides they are going to make a living at war, they should probably understand that as they take the sword against others, it will also be turned on them, not even always by the enemies, but by those they might consider a friend and ally.
But, David's decision to leave Joab out still doesn't make sense to me. Even kings chosen by God seem to make bad decisions. That is they did until we come to the time of Jesus. At that time, our King, decided for God's will and not his. Instead of taking lives for his kingdom to grow, he gave his own life. What a turn around from previous kings!
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