opportunities, and people use opportunities in different ways. Sheba saw the tribal conflict as an opportunity for promoting himself. Because he was a Benjamite, he hoped to get broad support from Saul’s friends and David’s enemies, and he almost succeeded. Once again, the people deserted God’s chosen king for an opportunist. Amasa was chosen to lead David’s army to victory (2 Sam. 19:13), but he delayed and lost his opportunity for greatness. However, Joab seized the opportunity, removed his replacement,