2 Samuel Chapter 24
2 Sam 24 V14 – And David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. Please let us fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are great; but do not let me fall into…
2 Samuel Chapter 23 – 2nd Sharing
2 Samuel 23 provides a list of David’s Mighty Men. Who were these mighty men, and where did they come from? When David was anointed as king until when he was crowned, he was driven to wander…
2 Samuel Chapter 23 – 1st Sharing
To many kings, their word is law. They are the highest authority and whatever they say goes. They speak what is in their heart and mind. They do whatever they fancy. David clearly shows us the right…
2 Samuel Chapter 22 – The Love of The Lord Our God; Our Everlasting Refuge, Rock & Deliverer
The lyrics of this song of deliverance are a splitting image of that of Psalm 18. However, where these 2 songs differ are in their respective contexts and sentiments. Psalm 18 was a royal Psalm adapted from…
2 Samuel Chapter 21
Saul broke the vow that the Israelites had made to the Gibeonites (Joshua 9:16-20). This slaughter is not recorded in 1 Samuel, but apparently at some time during his reign, Saul attacked and killed many of the…
2 Samuel Chapter 20 – Fickle Hearts
Have you ever determined to do something, but then changed your mind soon after? The true state of our fire is often revealed under pressure and change. After Joab kills Absalom, David’s treacherous son who “stole the…
2 Samuel Chapter 19 – Blood is thicker than water?
The question mark in the title is an invitation to give more thought to an age-old saying. What does it really mean? And should it be so? Expressing acceptance of bias behaviour with the saying is certainly…
2 Samuel Chapter 18 – Another Look
The troops who followed King David had increased from the small contingent that left Jerusalem with him. Also, other loyal followers rallied to his cause. David set captains of thousands and of hundreds over them. He sent…
2 Samuel Chapter 17 – Another Look
Hushai the Archite was told by David to return to the city of Jerusalem instead of fleeing with him from Absalom. The purpose was for him to defeat the counsel of Ahithophel to Absalom. The advice of…
2 Samuel Chapter 18
David puts the army under the leadership of his captains – Joab, Abishai and Ittai the Gittite. (2 Samuel 18:1-2). He ordered the three captains that Absalom was to be captured alive and not mistreated in any…