I. His Posture II. His Gratitude III. His Petition

I. A Godly Desire II. A Gracious Promise III. A Pivotal Prophecy

I. David's Repentance II. David's Joy III. David's Humility

I. The Terrible Event II. The Contemporary Application III. David's Displeasure

I. The Anointing II. The Capital III. The Palace

I. The Events II. The Lessons

I. He Curses Joab II. He Mourns Abner III. He Confesses Weakness

I. Abner's Quarrel With Ishbosheth II. Abner's League With David III. Abner's Assassination by Joab

I. The Cruel Game II. The Tragic Pursuit III. The Agreed Cessation

I. The Divine Anointing II. The Winsome Message III. The Powerful Opposition