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MARCH 11 Reading 70 EVENTS OF DAVID’S REIGN 2 Samuel 21–24 “The Lord lives! Praise be my Rock! Exalted be God, the Rock, my Saviour!” (2 Sam. 22:47)When you tell someone the story of your life, there are some things that just won’t fit in a chronological report. Here in an appendix the writer ofContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

MARCH 10 Reading 69 ABSALOM’S REBELLION 2 Samuel 15–20 “Say, ‘Absalom is king in Hebron’ ” (2 Sam. 15:10).In difficult times we may even wonder if God has deserted us. Particularly if our conscience is not clear. Absalom’s rebellion was just such a time for David. Background David ruled over Judah for seven years beforeContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

MARCH 9 Reading 68 DAVID’S PERSONAL FAILINGS 2 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.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

MARCH 8 Reading 67 DAVID UNITES HIS KINGDOM 2 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 faithContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

2 Samuel MARCH 7 Reading 66 DAVID BEGINS HIS REIGN 2 Samuel 1–5 “David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years” (2 Sam. 5:4).Even with the fugitive years behind him, David’s first years as ruler were filled with tension. Don’t expect life to be without struggle despite victories alongContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”