“I’m not going to wait like this for you.” So Joab took three javelins in his hand and plunged them into Absalom’s heart while Absalom was still alive in the oak tree.
2 Samuel 18.14
1. Joab killed Abner. 2 Sa 3.27
2. Joab disobeyed David. 2 Sa 18.12
3. Joab killed Absalom. 2 Sa 18.15
4. He rebuked David for mourning. 2 Sa 19.5
5. He supported the wrong successor. 1 Ki 1.7
6. Solomon executed him. 1 Ki 2.34
Lessons-
Be loyal, without regard to your own desires.
Be obedient to those in authority.
Follow the one who follows God. (1 Sa 13.14)
Don’t let jealousy or ambition take over your life.
Make God your priority.
Take Away Point-
I am not the only person in the world.
I am not even the most important.
But God loves me, forgives me, died for me.
I will now live for him, because
It’s not about me.
