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2 Samuel 11: David Takes a Wrong Turn Onto the Path to Evil Jun 17, 2024

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When we left our hero in the last episode, he was all Israel had hoped for. He was the king whom Israel needed to make God’s name known to the world. God was with David and because of that, his power grew. Our author made clear to us who holds the power by his repetitious use of the word send. In the preceding chapter, Chapter 10, the one that began with the phrase “in the course of time” and therefore, goes with these next 2 chapters.
King David sends a sympathy delegation to King Hanun. King Hanun sends them back. King David sends Joab and the army into war. The two kings do all the sending, they are engaged in a human power struggle where the most powerful man wins. That man is David because he has found favor with the Lord.

But David is about to learn that while power given by God, used for God, glorifies God. That same power used for personal pleasure is a dark and deadly path of pain.

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This episode is part of our ongoing Bible Book Club series, starting with Genesis and journeying all the way through the Bible. Thanks for listening!

2 Samuel 8-10: David’s Kindness for Mephibosheth Jun 10, 2024

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David is a man of action. So much so, that one gets the impression that he thrives in motion and cannot be still. From herding sheep and delivering food to his brothers on the front lines as a boy to hiding in caves to escape Saul and protecting the Philistines for pay while secretly sabotaging Israel’s enemies. The man is clever and makes good use of his time. But all of that is over.

David is king. He doesn’t have to do it all. He has people, who have people. Yet, David has been told he can’t build a house for God because too much blood is on his hands. So what is he supposed to do? It is unsurprising that while looking for something he can do God leads him to do something that everyone else has failed to do – secure the Promised Land. David must go to war.

In 2 Samuel 8, David takes action to build the nation God had planned for Israel. David has already united Israel, now he will greatly expand its boundaries.
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2 Samuel 7: The Davidic Covenant Jun 03, 2024

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There are 55 chapters in 1 and 2 Samuel and, without a doubt, 2 Samuel chapter 7 is the most important. In fact, this chapter ranks as one of the most important chapters in the entire Bible because, in this chapter, God will make a covenant with David.

It will be the 4th and last Covenant made in the Old Testament. There is just one covenant in the New Testament making 5 total. A covenant is a binding agreement between God and His people.

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2 Samuel 5-6: A New Capital, A New Palace, and Too Many New Wives May 27, 2024

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So much happened in our last episode: Joab killed Abner, David cursed Joab, Baanah and Rekab killed Ish-Bosheth, and David killed Baanah and Rekab.

Despite all of the killing, David managed to unite the two kingdoms. And Israel finally became one nation under David, a king after God’s heart. This event fulfilled prophecy from the past and pointed Israel toward the future prophecy of Jesus. In 2 Samuel 5, the united nation gets a new capital.

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2 Samuel 3-5: Israel Becomes One Nation Under God...and David May 20, 2024

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In 2 Samuel 2-3, David listens to God's plan for his nation but not everyone is on board. Joab and Abner start a civil war over their disagreement. After some bloodshed, Abner wants to switch teams and asks to join team David. David makes peace with him, hoping to reunite Israel as one nation. But, Joab is not on board with David’s plan.

And so, 2 Samuel 3 brings us justice, conspiracy, and a lot of hopeful PR solutions.

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2 Samuel 2-3:One Kingdom, Two Kings: David Fights to Unite May 13, 2024

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2 Samuel 2 begins well on David’s part, but for Israel, it’s what we have come to expect—messy. For the next 5 chapters, Israel will fight through the transition from Saul to David.

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2 Samuel Overview + 1: David Pays Tribute to Saul, the Source of His Tribulation May 06, 2024

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The books of 1 and 2 Samuel are the story of Israel’s leadership transition from judges to the first 2 kings: Saul, who failed due to pride and disobedience, and David, a man after God’s heart.

The 2 books were originally one book and are named after Samuel, the prophet God used to establish Israel’s monarchy.

Most of 1 Samuel was a contrast between Saul and David. Saul was the king the people wanted. He was a bad example of a king because while he looked good on the outside, his heart was all about himself, not God. David was the king God wanted. He was a good example of a king with a heart for the Lord.

Their devotion to God, or lack of it, was a key performance indicator. David clearly outperforms Saul. Saul did not subdue the Amalekites and the Philistines; David did. Saul thinks nothing of disobeying God and doing what he wants. David obeys God and denies his wants in the wilderness for 14 years. Twice the number of perfection 7, proving him to be twice the man Saul is.

Saul relied on Samuel and a medium for answers. David relied on the priests and the divine revelation of God. Saul was self-absorbed and inconsistent in his regard for God. David is steadfast and passionate about God. Saul risks everything to retain the crown by killing David. David risks everything to defend the crown by not killing Saul. Saul’s life ends in humiliation. David’s life is forever linked to Christ.

2 Samuel is focused solely on David...his successes and failures as the second king and his love for the Lord that leads to the promise and hope of an eternal king. The story begins with the death of Saul, which sets in motion a rather messy 5 chapter transition to David.

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1 Samuel 30-31: Saul’s Fall from Sorcery to Suicide Apr 29, 2024

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David is playing a dangerous game with a lot of moving parts. He is a mercenary soldier deceiving his employer, Achish who just happens to be in league with 4 other powerful Philistine leaders.

At this time, Achish and their friends are attacking David’s people the Israelites. Achish believes David has been raiding the Israelites, when in fact, he was raiding the Geshurites, Girzites and Amalekites.
Achish may be fooled about David, but the Amalekites are not. David arrives home after a 3 day’s Journey and discovers that those Amalakites he had been raiding have retaliated and walked off with their women and children.

In summary, David is working for Achish, Achish is attacking David’s people, David is attacking Canaanites and lying to Achish about it, and one of the Canaanite tribes, the Amalekites, is raiding David’s camp. It’s a mess, but God loves a good story.

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1 Samuel 28-29: Saul and the Medium of Endor Apr 22, 2024

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For over a year, David bides his time with the Philistines. Living in Ziklag and raiding Canaanites instead of Israelites. Until a huge contingency of Philistines begins to form for a battle against the Israelites, Achish calls up David and his men to take part.

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1 Samuel 26-27: David Steals from Saul and Deceives Achish Apr 15, 2024

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In this episode, David will face his 3rd and final test in the wilderness. This last test is a temptation, like the first, to avoid suffering. Specifically another temptation to kill Saul and end his torturous time in the wilderness.

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