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May 21, 2023 – 2 Samuel 22 – David’s Song of Deliverance

David looks back over his life and praises God for His faithfulness. The chapter is virtually the same as Psalm 18. As a type of Christ, David’s words about his own experiences anticipate the suffering and death of Christ, His … Continue reading

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April 30, 2023 – 2 Samuel 21 – Revenge of the Gibeonites

During a famine, David asks God for its cause. God explains it is because Saul slaughtered a number of Gibeonites and broke a covenant with them. The famine actually happened earlier in David’s reign, and the explanation takes us all … Continue reading

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April 23, 2023 – 2 Samuel 20 – Sheba’s Rebellion

Just as David is restoring his kingship in Jerusalem, another rebellion breaks out. Sheba, a Benjamite, convinces the 10 tribes to end their loyalty to David and go “back to your tents.” David sends troops in pursuit. Joab, his old … Continue reading

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April 16, 2023 – 2 Samuel 19 – David’s Excessive Grief

Because of David’s grief for his rebellious son Absalom, there was a cloud over his recent victory. Joab brings David to his senses, but more trouble is brewing as David tries to consolidate his support among the tribes. Notes on … Continue reading

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March 26, 2023 – 2 Samuel 18 – Absalom’s Defeat and Death

When the armies of Absalom and David clash, Absalom is defeated, and is ensnared in the branches of a tree by his hair. Despite David’s order to spare his life, Joab executes him. Absalom’s end remarkably mirrors that of another … Continue reading

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March 19, 2023 – 2 Samuel 17 – The Opposing Counsels of Ahithophel and Hushai

Absalom discards Ahithophel’s counsel in favor of the plan of Hushai. David’s spies are almost caught, but saved by a quick-thinking woman. Ahithophel, like Judas, commits suicide as the armies of David and Absalom face off east of the Jordan … Continue reading

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March 12, 2023 – 2 Samuel 16 – David Flees Jerusalem

David’s flight from the city of Jerusalem gives an opportunity to see who his real friends are. His weak position gives other enemies opportunity to direct their resentments at him. Old grievances come to the surface, and true loyalties are … Continue reading

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