Absalom is dead, David has regained the city by the hand of his servants. Instead of rejoicing over the victory and thanking those who helped David get back what was his, David grieves for Absalom. He weeps so openly that his followers are ashamed to rejoice themselves. Their rejoicing has turned into mourning. Joab rebukes David. He tells him that you're acting like you wish Absalom, your son and enemy, were still alive and all of us who have followed you and saved your kingdom were dead. Joab tells David to straighten up and let his servants know that they are appreciated. So David goes and sits in the gate and all the the peple came before the king.
But, not all. The kingdom is still divided. David forgives his enemies in order to reconcile the family. He reconciles with Mephibosheth, whom Ziba may or may not have lied about. In my opinion Mephibosheth is sincere as he had been as one grieving since the day the king had left. He had not trimmed his beard or washed his clothes.
David gives Amasa, Joab's position as commander of his army. I have a feeling this was definitely a bad move for someone. Seems David may have already forgotten the rebuke Joab just gave him about showing gratitude. Or maybe David didn't and resented his servant speaking to him in this manner. Whatever, buying an ally with someone else's position doesn't sound like it will end favorable.
To sum it all up: David's loyalties seem pretty messed up, again. Will he ever learn that it's not always about the blood-line or genealogy. Sometimes, family has nothing to do with who sired us.
"There is a blood that is thicker than blood. It is the blood of Christ, shed for you."
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