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 KJV Text: The section starts at about 2:19 and ends at about 6:22 17 And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought… 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.