Day 143 – 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21-22, Psalm 30
Talking Points David has sinned against God by taking a census of the people. Most likely, it was done to bolster his pride. God sends a prophet and gives David…
Day 141 – 2 Samuel 22-23, Psalm 57
Talking Points With the end of the ordeal concerning Absalom, David praises God. The Bible says he sang the song of chapter 22 "to the LORD" (22:1). It was not…
Day 137 – 2 Samuel 16-18
Talking Points God's promise of judgment in the consequences of David's sin continues to be fulfilled as Absalom's rebellion escalates. It really is an unimaginable situation, full of betrayal, lies,…
Day 135 – 2 Samuel 13-15
Talking Points God's promise of judgment on David, because of his sin, is being fulfilled. We often think that forgiveness means the removal of consequence. This account shows it not…
Day 133 – 2 Samuel 11-12, 1 Chronicles 20
Talking Points The account starts, "Then it happened" (2 Samuel 11:1). It was a great time. There was great success by the nation and personally for David. God had done…
Day 131 – 2 Samuel 10, 1 Chronicles 19, Psalm 20
Talking Points David's conflict with the Ammonites and Arameans begins as they doubt his good intentions in sending his servants to them. They disgrace the servants and send them away,…
Day 129 – 2 Samuel 8-9, 1 Chronicles 8
Talking Points David sees tremendous success, defeating many of the enemies of Israel. David's success is widely known. The verses report, "and the LORD helped David wherever he went" (8:6,…
Day 127 – 2 Samuel 6-7, 1 Chronicles 17
Talking Points There is a parallel account of David trying to move the ark of God to Jerusalem by way of the cart.In David's second attempt to move the ark,…
Day 121 – 2 Samuel 5, 1 Chronicles 11-12
Talking Points David sees much success. After seven-and-a-half years of ruling over Judah, the northern tribes then recognize David as king of Israel, and he rules over a unified kingdom.…
Day 111 – 2 Samuel 1-4
Talking Points David hears of Saul's death and Jonathan's death, and he mourns for both. The man who claims to have killed Saul, makes himself out to have killed him…