II
Samuel 4. Mephibosheth and the Death of Abner
Mephibosheth
was Jonathan’s son. As long as he lived, he was a constant danger to David
because he had rights to the throne. Since he was Jonathan’s son, David would
never harm him. Later, David will go looking for family members of Saul and
Jonathan, not to kill them, but to show them kindness.
Rechab
and Baanah, were petty officers under Abner in the army of Saul. They conspired
to put Ish-bosheth, the son of Saul, to death. When Ish-bosheth was in bed,
they slipped in upon him and killed him. They did this because they expected to
make peace with David. They thought David would reward them for their act. They
took the head of Ish-bosheth to David. David did not accept it. He would have
never approved of anything like that. David executed them for their deed.
Saul
was not David’s enemy. The Lord did not avenge David. People do terrible things
in the name of the Lord to please Him!
When
you are tempted to retaliate, keep in mind that God’s people do not “do evil
that good may come.” Romans 3:8 rather they “overcome evil with good.” Romans
12:21
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J.
Vernon McGee Commentary and New King James Bible.
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