2Sa 4:6-8 | TNotes | STEP | 4:6 Recab and Baanah believed they would gain David’s favor by committing this treacherous act.

‏ 2 Samuel 4:6-8

4:6 ^a Recab and Baanah believed they would gain David’s favor by committing this treacherous act.
4:8 ^b your enemy Saul: As far as we know, David never referred to Saul as an enemy.

• the Lord has given ... revenge: Wrongdoers often presume upon God’s favor to justify political ambition. However, David would not reward treachery.