Category Archives: David

kissing conspiracy

20240525 kissing conspiracy 2 Samuel 15:1-12 (JDV) 2 Samuel 15:1 It happened after this, Absalom got himself a chariot, horses, and fifty men to run before him.2 Samuel 15:2 He would get up early and stand beside the road leading … Continue reading

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results of indiscretion

20240522 results of indiscretion 2 Samuel 13:1-22 (JDV) 2 Samuel 13:1 After this, David’s son Absalom had a beautiful sister named Tamar, and David’s son Amnon loved her.2 Samuel 13:2 Amnon was frustrated to the point of making himself sick … Continue reading

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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

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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

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like the moon

like the moon Psalm 89:19-37 (JDV) Psalm 89:19 You once spoke in a vision to your covenant devotees and said: “I have granted help to a warrior; I have lifted high someone chosen from the people. Psalm 89:20 I have … Continue reading

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smooth swords

Psalm 55:20-21 (JDV) Psalm 55:20 My friend acts violently against those at peace with him; he violates his covenant. Psalm 55:21 His buttery words are smooth, but war is in his heart. His words are softer than oil, but they … Continue reading

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the one God raised up

the one God raised up Acts 13:13-43 (JDV) Acts 13:13 Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia, but John left them and went back to Jerusalem. Acts 13:14 They continued their journey from … Continue reading

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the third answer

  Psalm 41:10-13 Psalm 41:10 But you, Yahveh, be gracious to me and raise me up; then I will repay them. Psalm 41:11 By this I know that you want me: my enemy does not shout in triumph over me. … Continue reading

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The king who waited for God

Psalm 25:1-7 Psalm 25:11 Yahveh, I lift up my throat to you. Psalm 25:2 My God, I trust in you. Do not let me be disgraced; do not let my enemies gloat over me. Psalm 25:3 No one who waits … Continue reading

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The coming King of glory

Psalm 24:7-10 Psalm 24:7 Lift up your heads, you gates! Rise up, permanent doors! Then the King of glory will come in. Psalm 24:8 Who is this King of glory? Yahveh, strong and mighty, Yahveh, mighty in battle. Psalm 24:9 … Continue reading

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