From 2 Samuel 22-24 David has lots to the thankful to the LORD for. In today’s passage we read some of his song of praise. He describes the LORD as his rock, fortress and saviour. [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 16-18 In today’s passage David is cursed by a man named Shimei. Shimei is throwing stones at him and his men. His men offer to kill the man, but David puts up [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 8-12 David remembered the bond he had with Jonathan and it caused him to act in kindness to a member of Saul’s family – Mephibosheth. Jesus himself touched many lives and caused [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 1-3 Introduction Second Samuel recounts David’s reign as king of Israel (about 1010–970 B.C.). As promised to Abraham, during David’s reign Israel’s borders were extended roughly from Egypt to the Euphrates. While [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 19-21 Sometimes natural disasters and various calamities are signs of the LORD’s disfavour (Lev 26.20; Dt 28.18). In today’s passage the LORD sends a famine. It appears he has unfinished business with [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 13-15 I’ve rated this post R because of the dark themes associated with it. Please skip it if you dont like reading passages in the bible alluding to sexual violence. David had [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 4-7 The theme of today’s passage is that God’s chosen king becomes greater and greater. Because the LORD is with him. In these early stages of David’s reign the LORD furthers his [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 22-24 David understands the LORD is forgiving and merciful. That is why he prefers to fall into his hands and not the hands of men. If the LORD wasn’t, he would probably [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 19-21 Mephibosheth recalls what David has done for him and it powerfully affects how he treats him afterwards. When Paul came to believe Jesus was the risen Christ, he understood that Jesus [ Read More … ]
From 2 Samuel 16-18 David gives an order that conflicts with the welfare of his kingdom. He is conflicted. For him the battle is personal, he doesn’t want his son Absalom to die. But his [ Read More … ]