Today's reading takes us into the tragic civil war between Joab's and Abner's forces—a conflict that tore Israel apart after Saul's death. Even among God's people, division and rivalry can flourish when pride and ambition take root. But God's purposes were never thwarted, and His grace points us forward to the true King who reconciles what sin has divided. In this devotional, you'll hear: ✅ A full reading of 2 Samuel 2:12–32 (ESV) ✅ Reflections on the tragedy of division among God's people ✅ Christ-centered application—how Jesus unites what sin has torn apart ✅ Personal and church takeaways for peacemaking and humility Memory Verse: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God." — Matthew 5:9 More resources and daily devotionals: 🌐 https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/