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Category Archives: David
building a house
2 Samuel 7 David had determined to build a house (temple) for God. God said no. Instead, the LORD responded to David’s intention by promising to build David a house (dynasty). David’s dynasty lives on to this day in the … Continue reading
correcting the holy
2 Samuel 6 This chapter records two mistakes with dire consequences. First, Uzzah sees the oxen stumble, and reaches out his hands to stabilize the ark of the covenant. He is struck dead because he presumed to correct something that … Continue reading
almost right
2 Samuel 5 David reigned in Hebron over Judah for 7 1/2 years before he was finally accepted as king over all Israel. It took time for the people to accept David as king because they had been loyal to … Continue reading
the treachery continues
2 Samuel 4 You would think that Rechab and Baanah would know better than to try and impress David by killing Ishbosheth. But, no, they march confidently into his presence, the severed head of their former king prominently displayed. God’s … Continue reading
damage control
2 Samuel 3 David saw in Abner not only a great warrior, but also a means by which the long war between David’s men and Saul’s could have been shortened. Joab’s vengeance ruined those hopes. It also put David’s reputation … Continue reading
self-destruct mode
2 Samuel 2 Saul’s death brought about the first political division of the people of Israel. While the men of Judah accepted David as their king, General Abner made Saul’s son Ish-bosheth king instead. The result was that men who … Continue reading
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respecting authority
2 Samuel 1 The looter who came into David’s camp with news of Saul’s death thought that he would get a reward. He thought his reward would be greater if he took the credit for Saul’s suicide. But all David … Continue reading
when we need answers
1 Samuel 29-30 There are times of change in our lives that force us to make decisions when we have little past experience upon which to base those decisions. David finds himself in one of those times. His time among … Continue reading
while we wait
1 Samuel 27 David escapes to Gath, putting himself out of reach of Saul. This allows for Saul to be the means of his own destruction. Meanwhile, David and his six hundred men continue to raid the towns of the … Continue reading
no need for revenge
1 Samuel 26 David took a spear and a water jar as evidence that he – once again – came close enough to Saul to kill him, but spared his life. His confidence was in God’s ultimate judgment. Since he … Continue reading
Posted in David, dependence upon God, discernment, judgment, sovereignty of God
Tagged 1 Samuel 26
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