Monthly Archives: May 2024
enduring ‘almost’
20240511 enduring ‘almost’ 2 Samuel 5:1-16 (JDV) 2 Samuel 5:1 All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood.2 Samuel 5:2 Even while Saul was king over us, you … Continue reading
not impressed
20240510 not impressed 2 Samuel 4:1-12 (JDV) 2 Samuel 4:1 When Saul’s son Ish-bosheth heard that Abner had died in Hebron, he gave up, and all Israel was dismayed.2 Samuel 4:2 Saul’s son had two men who were leaders of … Continue reading
protecting our reputations
20240509 protecting our reputations 2 Samuel 3:22-39 (JDV) 2 Samuel 3:22 Notice David’s servants and Joab returned from a raid and brought a large amount of plundered goods with them. Abner was not with David in Hebron because David had … Continue reading
trophy wives
20240508 trophy wives 2 Samuel 3:6-21 (JDV) 2 Samuel 3:6 During the war between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner kept acquiring more power in the house of Saul.2 Samuel 3:7 Saul had a concubine whose … Continue reading
civil war
20240507 civil war 2 Samuel 2:8-3:5 (JDV) 2 Samuel 2:8 Abner son of Ner, commander of Saul’s army, took Ish-bosheth Saul’s son and moved him to Mahanaim.2 Samuel 2:9 He made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, Benjamin– over … Continue reading
three times
20240506 three times 2 Samuel 2:1-7 (JDV) 2 Samuel 2:1 Later, David inquired of the Lord: “Should I go to one of the towns of Judah?” Yahveh answered him, “Go.” Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” Yahveh … Continue reading
Gath and Ashkelon
20240505 Gath and Ashkelon 2 Samuel 1:17-27 (JDV) 2 Samuel 1:17 David chanted this lament for Saul and his son Jonathan,2 Samuel 1:18 and he commanded that the Judahites be taught The Song of the Bow. It is written in … Continue reading
souvenirs
20240504 souvenirs 2 Samuel 1:1-16 (JDV) 2 Samuel 1:1 After the death of Saul, David returned from defeating the Amalekites and stayed at Ziklag two days.2 Samuel 1:2 On the third day a man with torn clothes and dust on … Continue reading
they will find you out
20240503 they will find you out 1 Samuel 31:1-13 (JDV) 1 Samuel 31:1 The Philistines fought against Israel, and Israel’s men fled from them and fell dead on Mount Gilboa.1 Samuel 31:2 The Philistines chased Saul and his sons and … Continue reading
policy of generosity
20240502 policy of generosity 1 Samuel 30:18-31 (JDV) 1 Samuel 30:18 David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken; he also rescued his two wives.1 Samuel 30:19 Nothing of theirs was missing from the youngest to the oldest, including the sons … Continue reading
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