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Just before David ascends the throne to become King of Israel, we are presented with this troubling story of Saul\u2019s son, Ish-bosheth, who is murdered while fast asleep in his home. The perpetrators of this murder, Rechab and Baanah, seem to think that they are paving the way for David, the rightful King, by suppressing any potential challenges to his rule. But when David hears the news of this terrible act, he doesn\u2019t praise Rechab and Baana for helping him to ascend the throne, but rather orders that they be put to death.<\/span><\/p>\n

The main function of this story, though, seems to be to place distance between King David and the shocking asaassination of Ishbosheth, and to clear any potential confusion that he might have had any part in the cold-blooded murder. But even more than this, it is an important lesson for us today of the dangers of the lone-wolf, or those who might carry out violence in the name of a greater good or cause. David\u2019s response, though also violent, shows the importance of a unity of vision and values. In his response to the actions of Rechab and Baanah, David demonstrates the dangers in making assumptions about what a leader <\/span>might <\/span><\/i>want, particularly in matters of such incredible importance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though there are other episodes of violence in David\u2019s name, this distancing from such a troubling, cold-blooded murder portrays a certain sense of justice with which David carries himself, at an important moment just before he ascends the throne.<\/span><\/p>\n

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