_And David sent messengers to comfort him concerning his father._ THE MENAGE OF CONDOLENCE I. The generous message of David. 1. In its accession. 2. In its form. II. The disgraceful treatment of David’s messengers. Shaving their beards and shortening their garments, a double insult in the East,... [ Continue Reading ]
_And when the children of Ammon._ AVENGING AN INSULT I. Insult springing from slight provocation. 1. From a suspicious mind. 2. From advice of jealous princes. II. Insult leading to unjust war. This War might have been avoided by an honourable apology or better understanding. One evil leads to... [ Continue Reading ]
_Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him._ THE WAR-CRY I. The purpose for which they fought. II. The method in which they fought. 1. A wise economy of forces. 2. A determination to render mutual help. III. The spirit in which they fought. 1. Of exalted courage. 2. Of true patri... [ Continue Reading ]