and bring all the people back to you. When everyone returns except the man you’re seeking, all the people will be at peace.”
This proposal seemed good to Absalom and all the elders of Israel.
Abner said to David, “Let me now go and I will gather all Israel to my lord the king. They will make a covenant with you, and you will rule over all you desire.” So David dismissed Abner, and he went in peace.
“There is no peace for the wicked,” says the Lord.
There is no peace for the wicked,” says my God.
They have treated My people’s brokenness superficially, claiming, “Peace, peace,” when there is no peace.
When they say, “Peace and security,” then sudden destruction comes on them, like labor pains come on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.