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