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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”

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”

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”

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”

DAVID IN SAUL’S COURT1 Samuel 18–20 “When Saul saw how successful [David] was, he was afraid of him” (1 Sam. 18:15). Character is often revealed in how a person reacts to success. Especially the success of others! Biography: JonathanJonathan is one of the most attractive of Old Testament characters. Though heir to Saul’s throne, JonathanContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”