During the time of the judges, God used a man to bring peace to Israel by assassinating a king. This unique account in Scripture shows God’s faithfulness to his promises.
David is called “a man after God’s own heart” in the Bible. Yet, in his desire to cover up his sin, he arranged for Uriah’s death. God used a parable and a prophet to lead him to repentance.
The very first crime the Bible records is a murder. Jealousy led Cain to kill his brother Abel. Still, we see God’s faithful love in his dealing with Cain, and the way he deals with us.
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