Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
demonstrating his kindness
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
administering justice and righteousness
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
instruction for humanity
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
the house he built
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
incorrect correction
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
The king’s Commander
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
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
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