Tag Archives: 2 Samuel 16

Ahithophel’s advice

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240529 Ahithophel’s advice 2 Samuel 16:15-23 (JDV) 2 Samuel 16:15 Absalom and all the Israelites came to Jerusalem and Ahithophel was with him.2 Samuel 16:16 When David’s friend Hushai the Archite came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live … Continue reading →

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responding kindly

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240528 responding kindly 2 Samuel 16:5-14 (JDV) 2 Samuel 16:5 When King David got to Bahurim, a man belonging to the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and he … Continue reading →

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check the facts

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20240527 check the facts 2 Samuel 16:1-4 (JDV) 2 Samuel 16:1 When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba, Mephibosheth’s servant, was right there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred … Continue reading →

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two counselors

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

2 Samuel 16:15-17:23 Absalom called upon the wisdom of two counselors. Ahithophel gave him counsel that would have succeeded in finding and killing David.  Hushai (who was acting secretly for David) advised another tactic.  The LORD sovereignly directed the people … Continue reading →

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transition

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

2 Samuel 15:13-16:14 Due to the rebellion of his son Absalom, David finds himself in transition after years of ruling Israel.  He must flee Jerusalem, some friends going with him, and others staying behind to communicate to him later.  This … Continue reading →

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