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This week\u2019s passage is 2 Samuel 19:41-20:22. David is returning to Jerusalem, but the kingdom is still not united. Sheba\u2019s words were a challenge for leadership over the people. The people wanted a king of their own. Even though Absalom\u2019s rebellion was heartbreaking, it was in his line and the kingdom was united. \xa0Amasa was not able to mobilize the army in the time needed, showing his inability to lead the people on the ground. Amasa was Absalom\u2019s commander. Joab didn\u2019t like the commanding officer being put in charge when they had not always been loyal to David. In being realistic, most people fail to break out of their current perspective. It takes surrender to gain the LORD\u2019s perspective. Sheba\u2019s words were directly against the LORD\u2019s promise to David. God\u2019s hand was all over this situation. \xa0