In Second Samuel, chapter seven, verse eighteen, the Lord did not give David His covenant promise because of merit, righteousness, or good deeds: but establishment came out of His mercy and grace for the sake of His Word, the glory of His name, the destiny of His people Israel, and ultimately the salvation of all …
In Second Samuel, chapter six, verse twelve, David brings the ark to Jerusalem as in chapter five, verses six to seven, transforms that city into the worship center and capital of Israel. This time he followed the instructions of the Lord and had Levites carry the ark in First Chronicles five, verse twelve. Two of …
In Second Samuel, chapter six, verse seven, God struck down Uzzah because David and the high priest had not assigned the Levites to carry or handle the ark following the command of God as in Numbers one, forty-seven through fifty-two. God had ordered no one to touch the ark, the symbol of his presence and …
In Second Samuel, chapter five, verse nineteen, one of David’s greatest strengths was his conviction that God’s help and direction were essential for success in battle. Therefore he made it a regular practice to inquire of the Lord. Though David went into a stronghold, he did not trust that nor intended merely to stand upon …
In Second Samuel, chapter five, verse thirteen, reveals David’s most serious character weakness: his distinct desire for women. David’s failure to resist and subdue his sensual desires led him to violate God’s command in Deuteronomy seventeen, verses fifteen through seventeen, which forbade Israel’s kings to take multiple wives. David acts cruelly toward Michal and her …
In Second Samuel, chapter five, verse six, David captured Jerusalem and made it the capital of Israel. Spiritually, it eventually became the most important city on earth, the center of God’s redemptive action for the human race. Jerusalem and its environs were the scenes of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, and there, the Holy Spirit pours …
In Second Samuel, chapter one, verse ten, the Amalekite lied about the manner of Saul’s death. However, the accurate account is in First Samuel thirty-one, verses three through six. He was looking for honor and favor from David, but his fabricated story resulted in his death. This story is inconsistent and invented by the Amalekite …
In First Samuel, chapter thirty, verse twenty-four, David determined that those who remained at home to care faithfully for the belongings of those who went to war were to have an equal share in the spoils of battle. The principle applies to sending missionaries to the nations to preach the gospel and help fulfill the …
