Robin Densmore Fuson

  Some sidekicks are a onetime helper, while other sidekicks assist throughout the main character’s life. David had such a sidekick in Joab. King David’s life needed many sidekicks, advisers, friends, warriors, and one that stands out is a nephew who became a commander of the king’s army. The sidekick, Joab, weaved through David’s life with warrior skills and as friend and at times advisor. Joab had a good side and a bad, even sinister. He helped cover a murder for David, but he also murdered an alliance that David needed. He killed David’s son, Absalom. On the flip side, he carried out campaigns and stood beside David when others didn’t. He was mysteriously missing at times, but when his words were accurate and needed to be heeded, at the critical time—David ignored him. Joab, the good guy…who was bad. A friend who turned against his king. Fairweather indeed. Today, we will look at the most challenging time for Joab. He didn’t want to obey his king and it sickened him to...