Again David showed that he was not always glad when his enemies perished. He would rather see them turn from their evil ways and live.
BibleGateway: 2 Samuel 3:17-39 ESV Text: 2 Samuel 3:17-39 2 Samuel 3:17–39 (Listen) 17 And Abner conferred with the elders of Israel, saying, “For some time past you have been seeking David as king over you. 18 Now then bring it about, for the LORD has promised David, saying, ‘By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the hand of the Philistines, and from the hand of all their enemies.’” 19 Abner also spoke to Benjamin. And…