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 …
Category: Samuel
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 …
No Bread, but The Holy Bread
For our reading today we read chapters 19 through 22 of 1 Samuel. Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid at the meeting of David, and said unto him, "Why art thou alone, and no man with thee?" And David said unto Ahimelech the priest, "The king hath commanded …
The Cost of Impatience
Waiting is often hard. It could be about the hardest thing we need to practice. From this event in the life of king Saul we need to learn the value of patience, and the dreadful cost of impatience. We must always wait on and live in God's timing, not our own. Our reading for today …
Anointing a King
Our scheduled reading for today (March 29, 2024) is 1 Samuel 9 through 12. Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, "Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance? When thou art departed from me to day, …
A Mother’s Prayer
Our reading for today is 1 Samuel 1 through 4. The Scripture excerpt is of Hannah's prayer after she had brought her son Samuel to Eli to serve the LORD in the tabernacle. And Hannah prayed, and said, "My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged …
That Rock Is Christ Jesus
Reading today in 2 Samuel 21 through 23 you will find the following... 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 …
THE WEEPING KING
The following is from today's reading of 2 Samuel 18 through 20. And it was told Joab, "Behold, the king weepeth and mourneth for Absalom." And the victory that day was turned into mourning unto all the people: for the people heard say that day how the king was grieved for his son. And the …
When Sin Finds You Out
Moses wrote the words, "Be sure your sins will find you out" (Numbers 32:23). King David is an example of God fulfilling His word in the matter of our sin. Please read 2 Samuel 12 - 14. And Nathan said to David, "Thou art the man. 'Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, 'I anointed …
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