2 Samuel 3:22 The Reign of David Begins

22 Joab Murders Abner
Just then David’s men and Joab returned from a raid and brought with them a great deal of plunder. But Abner was no longer with David in Hebron, because David had sent him away, and he had gone in peace.

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Meaning of 2 Samuel 3:22

2 Samuel 3:22 highlights the unpredictable nature of human actions and the unfolding of God's sovereign plan. As David's men return, unaware of Joab's vendetta against Abner, we witness the tension between God's ordained kingship and human schemes. This verse reminds us that divine purposes ultimately prevail amidst human frailties.

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