DAVID’S PERSONAL FAILINGS2 Samuel 11–14 “I have sinned against the LORD” (2 Sam. 12:13). The biblical text reports David’s triumphs. But it just as honestly relates his troubles. There is no attempt here, as in other ancient documents, to disguise the human failings of one who was admittedly Israel’s greatest king. Definition of Key TermsSin.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
DAVID UNITES HIS KINGDOM2 Samuel 6–10 “David went down and brought up the ark of God . . . to the City of David with rejoicing” (2 Sam. 6:12). David’s next actions indicate careful planning and political sensitivity. They also reveal another trait appropriate to exceptional people: a firm and joyous faith in God. BackgroundJerusalem.Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
2 Samuel INTRODUCTIONFirst and 2 Samuel were originally a single book in the Hebrew Bible. They tell the story of the historic transition of Israel from a group of scattered tribes ruled by judges to a united and powerful nation. The time spanned by the two books is roughly 120 years, from about 1050 toContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
THE FUGITIVE YEARS END1 Samuel 26–31 “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul” (1 Sam. 27:1). Sometimes the pressure becomes so great that we try to run away. David finally became discouraged and fled to Philistia. As is often the case, the deepening darkness was a harbinger of aContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
The 365-Day Devotional Commentary
DAVID THE FUGITIVE1 Samuel 21–25 “Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God” (1 Sam. 23:16). The fugitive years were some of the most important to David spiritually. Out of the painful experiences recorded in these chapters came some of David’s most beautiful psalms. OverviewIn flight, David liedContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”
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