2 Samuel 10:1-19

Contents: The Ammonite-Syrian war.

Characters: David, Joab, Abishai, Hanun, Hadarezer, Shobach.

Conclusion: False men are ready to think all others as false as themselves. There is nothing so well meant but that it may be misinterpreted, and is likely to be so by men who love nobody but themselves. «Love thinketh no evil.»

Key Word: Kindness misinterpreted, 2 Samuel 10:2; 2 Samuel 10:3.

Strong Verses: 2 Samuel 10:12.

Striking Facts: 2 Samuel 10:5. The Christian may learn not to lay too much to heart the reproaches he receives for Christ's sake, for they will soon wear off and turn eventually to the shame of their authors. «God will bring forth thy righteousness as the light wait patiently for Him.»