2Sa 12:26-28 | MHM | STEP | The Conquest of Rabbah. This section describes how David and his army conquered Rabbah, the main city of the Ammonites, and other nearby cities. Although the story appears after the birth of David’s child, it likely happened earlier, soon after Uriah’s death. The passage highlights God’s grace to David, Joab’s loyalty, and David’s actions during and after the conquest. It also reflects on how David’s heart was not completely softened by repentance at this time. v. 26-28 : Joab, David’s commander, attacked Rabbah and captured the city’s water supply, which was crucial for the city’s survival (2 Samuel 12:26-28 ). He then called David to come and finish the victory, so that David would receive the honor of conquering the city. Joab’s actions showed he was a faithful servant who wanted his king to have the glory, not himself. This is a good example for all who serve God: Not unto us, but to thy name give glory (Psalm 115:1 ).

‏ 2 Samuel 12:26-28

The Conquest of Rabbah.

This section describes how David and his army conquered Rabbah, the main city of the Ammonites, and other nearby cities. Although the story appears after the birth of David’s child, it likely happened earlier, soon after Uriah’s death. The passage highlights God’s grace to David, Joab’s loyalty, and David’s actions during and after the conquest. It also reflects on how David’s heart was not completely softened by repentance at this time.

v. 26-28: Joab, David’s commander, attacked Rabbah and captured the city’s water supply, which was crucial for the city’s survival (2 Samuel 12:26-28 ^a). He then called David to come and finish the victory, so that David would receive the honor of conquering the city. Joab’s actions showed he was a faithful servant who wanted his king to have the glory, not himself. This is a good example for all who serve God: Not unto us, but to thy name give glory (Psalm 115:1 ^b).

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