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Abner said to David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel to my lord the king, that they may make a covenant with you, and that you may reign over all that your soul desires. David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.
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God's Plan, Flawed People
Commentator Matthew Henry points out a powerful truth: God accomplishes His sovereign will even through people with selfish motives. Abner acts out of pride and ambition, not a desire to honor God. Yet, the Lord uses his self-serving plan to unite Israel under David, demonstrating that God's purposes are not thwarted by human sin and political maneuvering.
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2 Samuel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Abner repeats the offer (2 Samuel 3:12), and with the condition for Michal’s return now fulfilled (2 Samuel 3:13), David ac…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Abner said to David, I will arise and go Into the several parts of the land of Israel:
and wi…
Many, like Abner, are not above committing base crimes, who are too proud to bear reproof, or even the suspicion of being guilty. While people go o…
