Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
praying again
20240417 praying again 1 Samuel 23:1-5 (JDV) 1 Samuel 23:1 It was reported to David: “Notice, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.”1 Samuel 23:2 So David inquired of Yahveh: “Should I go and attack these … Continue reading
Doeg’s treachery
20240416 Doeg’s treachery 1 Samuel 22:6-23 (JDV) 1 Samuel 22:6 Saul heard that David and his men had been discovered. At that time Saul was in Gibeah, sitting under the tamarisk tree at the high place. His spear was in … Continue reading
better times
20240415 better times 1 Samuel 22:1-5 (JDV) 1 Samuel 22:1 So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When David’s brothers and his father’s whole family heard, they went down and joined him there.1 Samuel 22:2 … Continue reading
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plan backfired
20240414 plan backfired 1 Samuel 21:10-15 (JDV) 1 Samuel 21:10 David fled that day from Saul’s presence and went to King Achish of Gath.1 Samuel 21:11 But Achish’s servants said to him, “Isn’t this David, the king of the land? … Continue reading
Why are you alone?
20240413 Why are you alone? 1 Samuel 21:1-9 (JDV) 1 Samuel 21:1 David went to the priest Ahimelech at Nob. Ahimelech was afraid to meet David, so he said to him, “Why are you alone and no one is with … Continue reading
time to leave
20240412 time to leave 1 Samuel 20:35-42 (JDV) 1 Samuel 20:35 In the morning Jonathan went out to the countryside for the appointed meeting with David. A young boy was with him.1 Samuel 20:36 He said to the boy, “Run … Continue reading
Jonathan was grieved
20240411 Jonathan was grieved 1 Samuel 20:24-34 (JDV) 1 Samuel 20:24 So David hid in the countryside. At the New Moon, the king sat down to eat the meal.1 Samuel 20:25 He sat at his usual place on the seat … Continue reading
anger separates
20240410 anger separates 1 Samuel 20:1-23 (JDV) 1 Samuel 20:1 David fled from Naioth in Ramah and came to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What did I do wrong? How have I sinned against your father so that … Continue reading
behind the scenes
20240409 behind the scenes 1 Samuel 19:8-24 (JDV) 1 Samuel 19:8 When war broke out again, David went out and fought against the Philistines. He defeated them with such great force that they ran from him.1 Samuel 19:9 Now an … Continue reading
defending a friend
20240408 defending a friend 1 Samuel 19:1-7 (JDV) 1 Samuel 19:1 Saul told his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Saul’s son Jonathan liked David very much,1 Samuel 19:2 so he told him: “My father Saul … Continue reading
