David’s kindness accepted (2 Samuel 9)
- Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan, humbly acknowledges David’s grace and gratefully accepts the invitation to eat at the king’s table.
David’s kindness rejected (2 Samuel 10)
- Hanun, son of of Ammonite king Nahash, ill-advisedly spurns David’s condolences and instigates a war with Israel which he does not win, though he enlists the help of Syrian mercenaries.
Meditation Points:
God’s kindness to men is sometimes accepted and sometimes rejected. God continues to be kind.
Be not surprised when men think evil of your good deeds.
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