Joab knows the heart of his king. He also knows how to best talk with David regarding his wishes. David is very capable in handling the problems of the kingdom, but not so much when it comes to his own family. So, Joab presents a problem to David. Since David is not emotionally vested in the issue, he is able to clearly see the solution. Thus, David is able to apply that solution to his own problem.
I love the transparency of the Bible. People are just people. Yes, they are leaders, kings, prophets. Yes, they have strong relationships with the Lord. But they are still people. They still struggle with the world. They still occasionally make mistakes. Being a Christian doesn't mean you are suddenly perfect. It doesn't mean you have all the answers. It doesn't mean that you won't make mistakes. What matters is how you deal with the mistakes. Do you learn from them? Do you grow closer to the Lord?
We end the chapter with Absalom. He is vain and prideful. When he doesn't get what he wants, he turns to violence. Obviously, these flaws in his character will lead to destruction.
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