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As 2 Samuel 12 concludes, we find Joab, David's army commander, ensuring that his king gets the glory he deserves and a king ready to get into the fight to earn the crown as victor.

Taking a more systematic look at 2 Samuel 12, we find the power of stories to get to the heart of the matter, the dangers of forgetting God's provision amidst our affluence, and the duality of God's justice and mercy.

God's response to David's repentance is not what we would expect, seemingly letting David go unpunished. Wrestling with this response forces us to consider who is at the center of the universe.

2 Samuel 11 is one of the most shocking and disappointing chapters in Scripture. The moral collapse of David is hard to read but provides important warnings about the power of temptation and the depth of sin while hinting at God's redemptive power when we take a peek into the future of David's lineage.

A chapter of kings and commanders offers lessons about wise counsel, boldness, and doing what you're meant to do.

David's treatment of his defeated enemies and loyalty to his promises shows that the idea of valor is more than we find in superhero movies.