2Sa 3:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9–10 : Abner told Ish-bosheth that he would now help David become king, just as God had promised (2 Samuel 3:9; 2 Samuel 3:10 ). Abner had supported Ish-bosheth out of ambition, but now he switched sides out of anger. He claimed to care about God’s will, but really he was thinking about himself. Even when people act from selfish reasons, God can use their choices to carry out His plans.

‏ 2 Samuel 3:9

v. 9–10: Abner told Ish-bosheth that he would now help David become king, just as God had promised (2 Samuel 3:9; 2 Samuel 3:10 ^a). Abner had supported Ish-bosheth out of ambition, but now he switched sides out of anger. He claimed to care about God’s will, but really he was thinking about himself. Even when people act from selfish reasons, God can use their choices to carry out His plans.