2 Samuel 23:8-39 “Joab” “Joab” Pg 289 In Church Bibles

Jesse begot Eliab his firstborn, Abinadab the second, Shimea the third, Nethanel the fourth, Raddai the fifth, Ozem the sixth, and David the seventh. Now their sisters were Zeruiah and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah were Abishai, Joab, and Asahel—three. Abigail bore Amasa 1 Chronicles 2:13-17

Eliab Abinadab Shimea Nethanel Raddai Ozem David Zeruiah Abigail Abishai Joab Asahel Jesse Amasa

David & Joab Wilderness Yrs Hebron Yrs King over all Israel Years Joins David 1Sam 22:2

And everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was discontented gathered to him. So he became captain over them. And there were about four hundred men with him. 1 Samuel 22:2

Leads Troops against Abner 2Sa 2 David & Joab Wilderness Yrs Hebron Yrs King over all Israel Years Joins David 1Sam 22:2 Kills Abner 2Sa 3 Takes Jerusalem – General 2Sa 5:8

Now David said, "Whoever attacks the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain." And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and became chief. 1 Chronicles 11:6

Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David. And he built the city around it, from the Millo to the surrounding area. Joab repaired the rest of the city. 1 Chronicles 11:7-8

Leads Troops against Abner 2Sa 2 David & Joab Wilderness Yrs Hebron Yrs King over all Israel Years Joins David 1Sam 22:2 Kills Abner 2Sa 3 Takes Jerusalem – General 2Sa 5:8 Leads army against Amon 2Sa 10 Helps kill Uriah 2Sa 11 Defeats Rabbah, Calls for David 2Sa 12 Fetches Absalom 2Sa14 Kills Absalom 2 Sa18 Kills Amasa 2Sa 20 Confronts David over Absalom 2Sa 19 Leads Israel against Sheba 2Sa 20 Resists David numbering Israel 2Sa 24

And Joab answered, "May the LORD make His people a hundred times more than they are. But, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? Why then does my lord require this thing? Why should he be a cause of guilt in Israel?" 1 Chronicles 21:3

Then Joab gave the sum of the number of the people to David…But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king's word was abominable to Joab. 1 Chronicles 21:5-6

Leads Troops against Abner 2Sa 2 David & Joab Wilderness Yrs Hebron Yrs King over all Israel Years Joins David 1Sam 22:2 Kills Abner 2Sa 3 Takes Jerusalem – General 2Sa 5:8 Leads army against Amon 2Sa 10 Helps kill Uriah 2Sa 11 Defeats Rabbah, Calls for David 2Sa 12 Fetches Absalom 2Sa14 Kills Absalom 2 Sa18 Kills Amasa 2Sa 20 Confronts David over Absalom 2Sa 19 Leads Israel against Sheba 2Sa 20 Resists David numbering Israel 2Sa 24 Joins Adonijah 1Ki 1 Dies at hand of Solomon, at Alter 1Ki 2

Judge not, that you be not judged. Matthew 7:1

Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife… from selfish ambition, not sincerely… Philippians 1:15-16

Now it was so, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner was strengthening his hold on the house of Saul. May God do so to Abner, and more also, if I do not do for David as the LORD has sworn to him— 2Samuel 3:6

For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: Romans 12:4-8

if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:4-8

if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:4-8

Lessons on Discernment from Joab’s Life Lesson for all See the need for this gift in the body Seek to appreciate this gifting Lesson for the one with this gift Know you will probably not be popular Know you will often act alone Know you will be misunderstood

And I am weak today, though anointed king; and these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too harsh for me. 2 Samuel 3:39

Lessons on Discernment from Joab’s Life Lesson for all See the need for this gift in the body Seek to appreciate this gifting Lesson for the one with this gift Know you will probably not be popular Know you will often act alone Know you will be misunderstood Know you are needed-for healthy church Know you will stand before God - Leave the rewards to Him

And King Solomon was told, "Joab has fled to the tabernacle of the LORD; there he is, by the altar." Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, "Go, strike him down." So Benaiah went to the tabernacle of the LORD, and said to him, "Thus says the king, 'Come out!' 1 Kings 2:29-31

And he said, "No, but I will die here." And Benaiah brought back word to the king, saying, "Thus said Joab, and thus he answered me." Then the king said to him, "Do as he has said, and strike him down and bury him… 1 Kings 2:29-31

So Benaiah the son of Jehoiada went up and struck and killed him; and he was buried in his own house in the wilderness. 1 Kings 2:34

And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, Hebrews 9:27

Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one's praise will come from God. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ. Galatians 1:10

Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. Revelation 20:11-15

Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. Revelation 20:11-15

And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books... And they were judged, each one according to his works. Revelation 20:11-15

And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books... And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. Revelation 20:11-15