This chapter describes David’s encounters while fleeing Jerusalem, and Absalom’s arrival in Jerusalem. “…there came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei… and as he came he cursed continually. And he threw stones at David and at all the servants of King David… Then Abishai… said to…
Month: September 2020
2 Samuel 15
This chapter describes a subversive actions by Absalom, which culminate in David and his household fleeing Jerusalem to avoid a coupe. “And a messenger came to David, saying, ‘The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom.’ Then David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, ‘Arise, and let…
2 Samuel 14
In this chapter David’s general, Joab, devises a plan to convince David to bring Absalom back into Jerusalem. Absalom, one of David’s sons, was exiled after killing his half-brother Amnon (another of David’s sons). “Then the king answered the woman, ‘Do not hide from me anything I ask you.’ And the woman said, ‘Let my…
2 Samuel 13
In this soap opera of a chapter, David’s oldest son Amnon falls in love with his half-sister Tamar, loses control, and rapes her. Tamar’s brother Absalom (Amnon’s half-brother) plots revenge, because David did nothing to punish Amnon. “After two full years… Absalom invited all the king’s sons… Then Absalom commanded his servants, ‘Mark when Amnon’s…
2 Samuel 12
This chapter describes the prophet Nathan rebuking David’s sin, and David’s repentance. “And the Lord afflicted the child that Uriah’s wife bore to David, and he became sick. David therefore sought God on behalf of the child. And David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground. On the seventh day the…
2 Samuel 11
This chapter is the infamous account of David’s lust for Bathsheba, and his many sins that follow. “The messenger said to David… ‘Some of the king’s servants are dead, and your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead also.’ David said to the messenger, ‘Thus shall you say to Joab, “Do not let this matter displease…
A Prayer for Rest and Peace
Today I offer a prayer for rest and restoration of the soul. Father God, our One True God, great and mighty is Your name. Father we are weary, and heavy-laden, so we come to You seeking rest. Please share Your light burden with us, and teach us, for You are gentle and humble, and in…
1 Chronicles 19
This chapter parallels 2 Sam 10. It details the Ammonite betrayal and war with them and the Syrians. Today we’ll mainly focus on the final verse of this passage: “When Joab saw that the battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the best men of Israel…
2 Samuel 10
This chapter details some dealings (ie. battles) with the Ammonites, and by extension, the Syrians as well. “…the king of the Ammonites died, and Hanun his son reigned in his place. And David said, ‘I will deal loyally with Hanun… as his father dealt loyally with me.’ So David sent by his servants to console…
2 Samuel 9
This chapter describes David’s kindness to Jonathan’s son (Saul’s grandson) Mephibosheth. “And Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, son of Saul, came to David and fell on his face and paid homage. And David said, ‘Mephibosheth!’ And he answered, ‘Behold, I am your servant.’ And David said to him, ‘Do not fear, for I will show…