A Big Nasty War

II Sam. 10

The insult to David's men caused a war. When Hanun and the Ammonites were thrashed by David's army, you'd have thought it was over. But no. The Ammonites had brought along their buddies, the proud Syrians, and they didn't take the loss very well. The Syrian king (who was probably just waiting for an excuse to fight Israel, anyway, and jumped at the chance) rallied a huge army and renewed the conflict. This high king of the Syrians, Hadradezer, called out all the vassal Syrian kings to fight.

David in turn called out all the host of Israel. David's men won again! After this second defeat, the Syrians made peace with Israel, and served them, and "feared to help the Ammonites any more."

Just proof that history repeats itself. Palestine takes unwarranted offense at Israel, stirs up a bunch of neighboring countries who likewise hate Israel, and tries to wipe it off the face of the earth.

Israel existed only by the grace of God. It still exists only by His grace and for His purpose.