Monthly Archives: May 2024

to the king

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240521 to the king 2 Samuel 12:26-31 (JDV) 2 Samuel 12:26 Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal city.2 Samuel 12:27 Then Joab sent messengers to David and said, “I have fought against Rabbah and have … Continue reading →

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great mercy, severe judgment

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240520 great mercy, severe judgment 2 Samuel 12:1-25 (JDV) 2 Samuel 12:1 So Yahveh sent Nathan to David. When he arrived, he said to him: There were two men in a certain city, one rich and the other poor.2 Samuel … Continue reading →

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he sees all

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240519 he sees all 2 Samuel 11:1-27 (JDV) 2 Samuel 11:1 In the spring of the year — when kings march out to war — David sent Joab with his officers and all of Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and … Continue reading →

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Hanun’s war

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240518 Hanun’s war 2 Samuel 10:1-19 (JDV) 2 Samuel 10:1 It happened afterward that the king of the Ammonites died, and his son Hanun became king in his place.2 Samuel 10:2 Then David said, “I’ll show kindness to Hanun son … Continue reading →

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demonstrating his kindness

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240517 demonstrating his kindness 2 Samuel 9:1-13 (JDV) 2 Samuel 9:1 David said, “Is there anyone remaining from the family of Saul I can show kindness to for Jonathan’s sake?”2 Samuel 9:2 There was a servant of Saul’s family named … Continue reading →

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administering justice and righteousness

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240516 administering justice and righteousness 2 Samuel 8:1-18 (JDV) 2 Samuel 8:1 After this, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from Philistine control.2 Samuel 8:2 He also defeated the Moabites, and after making them lie down on … Continue reading →

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instruction for humanity

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240515 instruction for humanity 2 Samuel 7:18-29 (JDV) 2 Samuel 7:18 Then King David went in, sat in Yahveh’s presence, and said, who am I, Lord God, and what is my house that you have brought me this far?2 Samuel … Continue reading →

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the house he built

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240514 the house he built 2 Samuel 7:1-17 (JDV) 2 Samuel 7:1 When the king had settled into his palace and Yahveh had given him relief on every side from all his enemies,2 Samuel 7:2 the king said to the … Continue reading →

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incorrect correction

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240513 incorrect correction 2 Samuel 6:1-23 (JDV) 2 Samuel 6:1 David again gathered all the fit young men in Israel: thirty thousand.2 Samuel 6:2 He and all his troops set out to bring the ark of God from Baalah in … Continue reading →

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The king’s Commander

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240512 The king’s Commander 2 Samuel 5:17-25 (JDV) 2 Samuel 5:17 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, all the Philistines went in search of David, but he heard about it and went down to … Continue reading →

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