And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father's house. Then Jonathan …
Category: Samuel
A King vs. The King
Wherefore Saul sent messengers unto Jesse, and said, "Send me David thy son, which is with the sheep." And Jesse took an ass laden with bread, and a bottle of wine, and a kid, and sent them by David his son unto Saul. And David came to Saul, and stood before him: and he loved …
Israel,The Ark, and The Philistines
And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek. And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before the Philistines: and they slew of the army in …
Disobedience
Samuel also said unto Saul, "The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over His people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD. "Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the …
A Prayer of Praise and Worship
And Hannah prayed, and said, "My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in Thy salvation. There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside Thee: neither is there any rock like our God. "Talk no more …
The Sweet Psalmist Of Israel
Today's reading is 2 Samuel 22 through 23. Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, "The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and His …
Slaying The Giants
Second Samuel 20 through 21 is our scheduled reading for today. Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint. And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear weighed three …
The Grief Of A King
Reading chapters 16 through 19 of 2 Samuel today you will discover king David grieving the death of his son Absalom. Even after Absalom's conspiracy to take over the kingdom David still grieves for his son. This shows us a lot of difference between him and many other kings; especially of the Gentile kingdoms. ...And …
Conspiracy In The Kingdom
Please read for today 2 Samuel chapters 14 through 15. And it came to pass after this, that Absalom prepared him chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. And Absalom rose up early, and stood beside the way of the gate: and it was so, that when any man that had a …
The Sin Of A King
David, a man after God's own heart, sinned against God. The Bible does not cover up the sins of its heroes and leaders; rather they are exposed. Reading today in 2 Samuel 11 through 13. And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that …
A Protected King
It is a wonderful thing to be blessed with the ability to read the Bible, the word of God. It is profitable, in every way of life and living. Our scheduled reading today is 2 Samuel 7 through 10. And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and …
Sad Song For A Fallen King
Our reading today begins withe chapters 1 through 3 of 2 Samuel, and tells us of the fall of king Saul, his defeat, and David becoming king with rejection by some. And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: (also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use …
Defeated
Saul was the anointed king of Israel. However, he was an arrogant leader who had turned his back on God. In our reading today of 1 Samuel 28 through 31 we find the defeat of that king, and his death. Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the …
The King And A Flea
Reading chapters 25 through 27 of 1 Samuel you will read another event of king Saul's jealousy and hatred for David, and of David's respect for the anointed king of Israel. And Saul knew David's voice, and said, "Is this thy voice, my son David?" And David said, "It is my voice, my lord, O …
Recognizing Righteousness
Reading chapters 23 through 24 of 1 Samuel this morning we learn of David's continuing strife with king Saul. And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, "Is this thy voice, my son David?" And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept. And …
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