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The history of David—the unfolding drama of 2 Samuel—gives us a slice of life in the real world. We see people in their true colors: the petty, selfish, murderous, yet fiercely loyal, Joab; the war-lord Abner, honorable perhaps, but only when it suited him; the sad, incompetent Ish-Bosheth; and the miserable and vicious sons of Rimmon, who murdered Ish-Bosheth in his sleep. And there is David,...

3. David then recalls the covenant faithfulness of God in his mighty acts on behalf of his people (2:23–24). God knows this, so why repeat it? Surely, in order to reinforce the memory and implications of these redemptive acts upon the heart of the one who prays, to stimulate faith and love towards the Lord! David reminds himself of, and in the process praises God for, his steadfast love towards Israel. This, in turn, is the heritage of the New Testament Christian, for it all points to Jesus Christ
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