So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bikri

2 Samuel 20:1-13

So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bikri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.

Then the king said to Amasa, “Summon the men of Judah to come to me within three days, and be here yourself.” But when Amasa went to summon Judah, he took longer than the time the king had set for him.

One of Joab’s men stood beside Amasa and said, “Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!” Amasa lay wallowing in his blood in the middle of the road, and the man saw that all the troops came to a halt there. When he realized that everyone who came up to Amasa stopped, he dragged him from the road into a field and threw a garment over him. After Amasa had been removed from the road, everyone went on with Joab to pursue Sheba son of Bikri.

Why?

The Kingdom of David started divided into two parts and someone like Sheba was against David.

Amasa was not against David but did not why he was delayed came back to Jerusalem, and Joab killed Amasa an innocent man.

David returned to Jerusalem and became the king, but other tribes except Judah area, did not back to Jerusalem.

The sin effect may prolonged than we expected.

Joab is honest with David and helps David, and Joab knows the mind of David and kills others who might affect his position.

How?

Be careful to prevent falling into sins. May the Holy Spirit help me keep walking with the Lord