Details: SERIES ON SECOND SAMUELDavid had just won a battle with the Amalekites-due to God's favor and promise of victory over all of of them and at the same time not too far away the entire army of King Saul was defeated in a battle with the Philistines. King Saul died, including his two sons, thus losing his authority and his sons having the same. This beginning chapter of 2 Samuel opens up from tragedy because of the sin of King Saul-which resulted in his death and the exaltation of David to King. Through this dark trial that lasted many years for David, he finally saw God's promise to him fulfilled. Sometimes you have to wait.
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