This chapter parallels yesterday’s. It tells us of David’s conquests and spoils, and his administration. “So David reigned over all Israel, and he administered justice and equity to all his people. And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the army; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; and Zadok the son of Ahitub…
Month: September 2020
2 Samuel 8
This chapter tells some of David’s victories and some of his key administrators. “When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had defeated the whole army of Hadadezer, Toi sent his son Joram to King David, to ask about his health and to bless him because he had fought against Hadadezer and defeated him, for…
2 Samuel 7
This chapter, which parallels 1 Chronicles 17, has another account of David’s prayer, and also God’s covenant with David. David’s prayer was out of response to this covenant. ” ‘When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body,…
1 Chronicles 17
I’m going to do something a little different today. Instead of commentary, I’m going to offer a personalized version of David’s prayer (v16-27). I would encourage you to take some time and write down a prayer of your own, either today or over the weekend. Prayer is a critical practice for our relationship with God,…
1 Chronicles 16
The ark of the covenant is placed in a specific tent (like the tabernacle, or maybe it is the original tabernacle, the text is not clear) in Jerusalem and several people (mostly Levites) were appointed various tasks around worship, sacrifice and ministry for God. “Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make…
1 Chronicles 15
This chapter retells bringing the ark of the Lord into Jerusalem, providing different details than 2 Sam 6. “Then David said that no one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, for the Lord had chosen them to carry the ark of the Lord and to minister to him forever. …and [David] said…
1 Chronicles 14
This chapter includes Davids descendants, a mention of his new house (donated by a neighboring king), and two battles with the Philistines. “And the Philistines yet again made a raid in the valley. And when David again inquired of God, God said to him, ‘You shall not go up after them; go around and come…
A Prayer for Focusing on God
I’m finding myself rather distracted and unfocused this morning, with wandering thoughts. So, today I offer a prayer to hopefully help us focus on God. Father God, our Magnificent Lord and King, holy is Your name. Father we long to seek You and return to You with our whole hearts, so that we may find…
1 Chronicles 13
This chapter parallels 2 Samuel 6 and describes the transportation of the ark of God toward Jerusalem. “And David and all Israel were celebrating before God with all their might, with song and lyres and harps and tambourines and cymbals and trumpets. And when they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah put out…
2 Samuel 6
This chapter describes David bringing the Ark of the Covenant (the Ark of God) into Jerusalem, the city of David. “And David danced before the Lord with all his might. And David was wearing a linen ephod. So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and…