Absalom flees as David and his sons mourn the death of Amnon. But eventually, in 2 Samuel 13:39 “King David longed to go out to Absalom, for he was consoled that Amnon had died”. Joab knows that David cannot resolve…
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Yahweh May Have Mercy on Me
The kingdom has been restored to David and he has nearly subdued all of the surrounding enemies. The Ammonites have refused peace so Joab takes the army to the Ammonites and David stays in Jerusalem. He was in the wrong…
Show the Loyal Love of God
The Lord has established David as king and in 2 Samuel 8:15 “David reigned over all of Israel, and he was administering justice and righteousness for all his people”. But he also brings peace and righteousness to the kingdoms around…
Yahweh of Hosts is God Over Israel
David is king over all Israel and they are united as the people of God. Now, the Lord subdues all of their enemies and raises them as a nation to a place of prominence in the world. The Lord had…
We Are Your Flesh and Blood
The children of Israel had asked for a king, and the Lord gave them one. What they had thought would bring them safety from the nations that were against them on every side, instead caused a huge internal division. For…
How The Mighty Have Fallen
The first king of Israel is dead at the hand of Israel’s enemy the Philistines. The people of Israel had asked for a king because of their fear of the nations around them. Now though, they not only have enemies…
If I Have Found Favor in Your Eyes
David and his men find refuge in the land of the Philistines. It is an unusual request, but David is the known enemy of Saul so he asks in 1 Samuel 27:5–6 Then David said to Achish, “Please, if I…
May Yahweh Judge Between Me and You
David speaks out to Saul again saying in 1 Samuel 24:12 “May Yahweh judge between me and you, and may Yahweh avenge me on you, but my hand will not be against you!” and Saul must recognize David is speaking…
I Am Giving Your Enemy Into Your Hand
The full force of Saul’s wrath is poured out on the priest of Nob. Saul can’t hear anything the priests have to say, and even though in 1 Samuel 22:17 “the servants of the king were not willing to raise…
Yahweh Will Be Between Me and You Forever
David recognizes that Saul has set himself to kill David. Jonathan, Saul’s son and apparent heir to the throne of Israel must choose between his father and David. Jonathan recognizes his fathers’ delusion and establishes an oath with David in…
They Also Prophesied
David has the “Spirit of Yahweh” since being anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13 so has no fear and in 1 Samuel 17:48 “David ran quickly to the battle line to meet the Philistine” and killed him. Saul needs the army…
The Battle Belongs to Yahweh
Saul has been rejected by the Lord but is still on the throne as king of Israel. David has been anointed and in 1 Samuel 16:13 “the Spirit of Yahweh rushed upon David from that day on”. While Saul struggles,…
Have You Come in Peace
Saul is rash, he is courageous and a man of war, but not wise in his words or actions and also swayed by the influence of those around him. Saul returns from battle with the Amalekites saying he has done…
Perhaps Yahweh Will Act For Us
Saul is anointed by Samuel, then rallies the people to fight the Philistines but the Philistines respond with overwhelming forces. Saul’s army is scattering and in 1 Samuel 17:7 “followed him (Saul) trembling”. Samuel had told Saul to wait seven…