Here is some historical help on our Bible reading passage for today. by William Plumer, at GraceGems.org ABSALOM was the eldest son of David, whose mother was the daughter of a king. His name signifies “the father of peace” or “the peace of a father.” It was not given him by prophecy, but only expressed … More A Sad but Instructive History
May 20 2 Samuel 14-15 (ESV) Absalom Returns to Jerusalem 14:1 Now Joab the son of Zeruiah knew that the king’s heart went out to Absalom. 2 And Joab sent to Tekoa and brought from there a wise woman and said to her, “Pretend to be a mourner and put on mourning garments. Do not anoint yourself with … More May 20 2 Samuel 14-15
Bob Deffinbaugh comments on 2 Samuel 13 (in our reading plan today) and the tragedy in Israel’s royal family: ….this text is placed immediately following the passage that depicts David’s sin and its personal consequences in the death of his first son by Bathsheba. This is not only because the events of chapter 13 follow closely … More Sin and Consequences
May 19 2 Samuel 13 (ESV) Amnon and Tamar 13:1 Now Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. 2 And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to Amnon … More May 19 2 Samuel 13
“DAVID” is a poem by John Piper written about the events in 2 Samuel 11-12, our passage in the Bible readung plan for today. December 18, 1983 (John Piper wrote Advent Poems for Bethlehem Baptist Church) In spring, the time of year when kings Go forth to war, and David sings Of conquest, and the lonely … More “David” by John Piper
May 18 2 Samuel 11-12 (ESV) David and Bathsheba 11:1 In the spring of the year, the time when kings go out to battle, David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel. And they ravaged the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained at Jerusalem. 2 It happened, late one afternoon, when David arose … More May 18 2 Samuel 11-12
John Piper, in a sermon, “Risk and the Cause of God,” Our text is 2 Samuel 10, especially verse 12. “Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people, and for the cities of our God, and may the Lord do what seems good to him.” The Amalekites had shamed the messengers of Israel … More May the Lord do what seems good to him.
May 17 2 Samuel 8-10 (ESV) David’s Victories 8:1 After this David defeated the Philistines and subdued them, and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines. 2 And he defeated Moab and he measured them with a line, making them lie down on the ground. Two lines he measured to be put to death, … More May 17 2 Samuel 8-10
In our Bible reading plan, we come now to the story of Uzzah. [2 Samuel 5-7] The ark of the covenant was being transported in a cart. This was not the way it was supposed to be carried. God instructed that the ark of the covenant should be carried by the Levites using long poles … More Don’t presume you are more holy than mud
May 16 2 Samuel 5-7 (ESV) David Anointed King of Israel 5:1 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh. 2 In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. And the Lord said to you, ‘You shall … More May 16 2 Samuel 5-7
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