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2nd Samuel 5:11-6:11 — David establishes his reign in Yerushalayim

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David begins to establish himself in Yerushalayim (Jerusalem). He builds a home and continues to establish his household. The Philistines find out about David’s promotion and attacks him but God helps David prevail against his enemies. After David pushes the Philistines back to their historic borders, David starts to bring the Ark of the Testimony from its place of exile back to Yerushalayim but the endeavor runs into trouble and the Ark’s trip to Yerushalayim stalls. [read more]

August 7th, 2010 | Topics: , , , , , , | Category: Discussions, Prophets and Writings

2nd Samuel 1 — David mourns Yahunatan

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David discovers the result of the war between Saul and the Philistines. The 2nd Samuel 1 starts with David’s revealing his utter heartbreak at hearing of the death of his best friend, Yahunatan (Jonathan). [read more]

June 12th, 2010 | Topics: , , , , , | Category: Discussions, Prophets and Writings

1st Samuel 1-10 recap

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We see a pattern of preparation and deliverance throughout the Bible. The book of Judges is one example but the pattern is even more obvious in 1st Samuel. God prepares the people of Israel to move from leadership of judges and priests to the leadership of monarchy. [read more]

April 17th, 2010 | Topics: , , , , , , , , | Category: Discussions, Prophets and Writings

1st Samuel 31 — Saul’s final battle

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Few generals and kings approach an upcoming battle and know for absolute certainty that they will be dead by the end of it. This was Saul’s predicament here. The burden of that knowledge must have been unbearable. Questions about how Saul actually died abound since there seems to be two different version of the story in the Scriptures which need to be reconciled. This chapter also sparked conversation about ancient Israelite burial methods and suicide. [read more]

March 20th, 2010 | Topics: , , , , , , | Category: Discussions, Prophets and Writings

1st Samuel 29-30 — David is rebuffed by Philistia in fighting Israel but he rescues his wives

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David volunteers to follow the Philistines into war but the Philistine leaders rebuke him and send him away. David remains in favor with Achish as he leaves the Philistines in peace and they battle the Israelites on their own. This release from service was a blessing because David had to rescue his wives and family as well as the families of his men from the raiding Amalekites. [read more]

March 6th, 2010 | Topics: , , , , , , , , | Category: Discussions, Prophets and Writings

1st Samuel 27 — David flees Saul to Philistia

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David grows weary of trying to keeping one step away from Saul in the land. David doesn’t want Israelite blood on his hands so he flees to Philistia to hide from Saul there. During his time under the Philistines, David continues his attacks on the enemies of God.0 [read more]

February 6th, 2010 | Topics: , , , | Category: Discussions, Prophets and Writings

1st Samuel 21 — David flees Sha’ul to Nob, Philistia

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David flees Saul on Jonathan’s command since Saul had set out to kill him. He first flees to the priestly city of Nob and later flees to the land of the Philistines, his sworn enemy. [read more]

October 31st, 2009 | Topics: , , , , , , , , , , , | Category: Discussions, Prophets and Writings
 
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