[This is another segment in the Music in the Bible series which begins in Genesis and finishes in Revelation.]
"So Joab blew a trumpet; and all the people stood still and did not pursue Israel anymore, nor did they fight anymore." (2 Samuel 2:28)
Anyone who likes rock music knows what a 'face melting' guitar solo is. The shred blows you away and immobilizes you with its searing riffs and causes you to pause and admire the sound of the performance.
In this passage, civil war has been raging in the Promised Land for seven years after King Saul's death between those who supported David and those who were still loyal to Saul's tribe. This particular battle takes place in the wilderness of Gibeon which was not far from Jerusalem. The limited but ferocious conflict was led by Joab from David's immediate clan and Abner of the Benjamites who were still loyal to Saul. Both sides fought bravely but Abner's men suffered greater losses and he called for a truce which Joab agreed to and signaled with the blowing of the trumpet that stopped everyone in their tracks--a face melt if you will and a purposeful solo to end the bloody game.
WARNING:THIS video may cause serious injury or death, side effects may include melting of face due to awesomeness, hair falling out, and eyes and ears to explode!
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