In 1 Chronicles 19, King David extends kindness to a new ruler, but his gesture is misread as a threat. What follows is a harsh lesson in the dangers of bad advice, dishonoring others, and the cost of assuming the worst. The humiliation of David’s messengers leads to war, but through it all, David’s forces—led by Joab—respond with wisdom, courage, and dependence on God. In this episode, we unpack how miscommunication can escalate conflict, why the company we keep matters, and how faith and strategy can guide us through unexpected battles in life.