In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 19:9-39 9 All the people were quarreling throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, “The king delivered us from the hand of our enemies and saved us from the hand of the Philistines, but now he has fled out of the land from Absalom. 10 However, Absalom, whom we anointed over us, has died in battle. […]
Month: September 2017
Grace Is Sufficient
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 18:1 – 19:8 Absalom Slain 18 Then David numbered the people who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds. 2 David sent the people out, one third under the command of Joab, one third under the command of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, and one third under the command of Ittai […]
Don’t Get Caught Napping
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 16:15 – 17:29 Absalom Enters Jerusalem 15 Then Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, entered Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him. 16 Now it came about when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, that Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” 17 Absalom said to Hushai, “Is this your loyalty to your […]
Maintain Your Composure
In The Word Read: 2 Samuel 15:1 – 16:14 Absalom’s Conspiracy 15 Now it came about after this that Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses and fifty men as runners before him. 2 Absalom used to rise early and stand beside the way to the gate; and when any man had a suit to come to the king for […]