2Sa 3:1 | MHM | STEP | David's Wives and Children This section describes the long struggle between David’s house and Saul’s house before David became king over all Israel. During this time, David’s family grew, and each new son made his position stronger. The passage also reflects on the spiritual lesson that, just as David’s house grew stronger and Saul’s weaker, good (grace) in a believer should become stronger while evil (corruption) becomes weaker. v. 1 : There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David . Even though Saul was dead and his family was weaker, they did not give up easily. It is surprising that the war lasted so long, since David’s side was right and had God’s help. But God allowed this, to test David’s faith and patience. Over time, Saul’s supporters became fewer and weaker, while David’s side became stronger. Many people left Saul’s house and joined David. This struggle is like the fight between good and evil in our hearts. As we grow in faith, evil becomes weaker, and good becomes stronger, until good wins in the end.

‏ 2 Samuel 3:1

David's Wives and Children

This section describes the long struggle between David’s house and Saul’s house before David became king over all Israel. During this time, David’s family grew, and each new son made his position stronger. The passage also reflects on the spiritual lesson that, just as David’s house grew stronger and Saul’s weaker, good (grace) in a believer should become stronger while evil (corruption) becomes weaker.

v. 1: There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David . Even though Saul was dead and his family was weaker, they did not give up easily. It is surprising that the war lasted so long, since David’s side was right and had God’s help. But God allowed this, to test David’s faith and patience. Over time, Saul’s supporters became fewer and weaker, while David’s side became stronger. Many people left Saul’s house and joined David. This struggle is like the fight between good and evil in our hearts. As we grow in faith, evil becomes weaker, and good becomes stronger, until good wins in the end.