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  1. Chesed – lovingkindness<\/em>. In the previous chapter, David showed chesed<\/em>, lovingkindness to Mephiboshet, as an expression of his commitment to his father, Jonathan. Here, in verse 2, he tries to show a similar act of honor and keeping faith (chesed<\/em>) to Hanun, son of Nachash, \u201cjust as his father kept faith with me\u201d (using the same word, chesed<\/em> – verse 2). But this time his efforts are rebuffed, to disastrous results.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. A little consideration<\/em>. In the midst of a political crisis, David\u2019s considerate treatment of his men who were shamed shows real sensitivity: \u201cWhen David was told of it, he dispatched men to meet them, for the men were greatly embarrassed. And the king gave orders: \u201cStop in Jericho until your beards grow back; then you can return\u201d (verse 5).<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. A war of no choice<\/em>. The atmosphere here is very different from the war-like atmosphere of two chapters ago (8). Here, David gives the impression that he has no interest in conquest, and he is entrapped in a war not of his own making.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Be-strong!<\/em> Yoab charge to his brother Abishai in verse 12: \u201cLet us be strong and resolute [chazak venitchazak<\/em>] for the sake of our people and the land of our God\u201d (verse 12).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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