July, 2024 — Quovadisworld

DAVID’S PRAYER OF GRATITUDE

David’s Prayer of Gratitude. Then King David went in and sat [in prayer] before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house (family), that You have brought me this far?

THE LORD’S COVENANT WITH DAVID

The Lord’s Covenant with David. Your house (royal dynasty) and your kingdom will endure forever before Me; your throne will be established forever.”‘” 2Sa 7:16 OUTLINE OF SECOND SAMUEL THE REIGN OF DAVID INTRODUCTION The Second Book of Samuel is devoted entirely to the reign of David. His coronation, first by Judah and then by all… Continue reading

THE LORD’S COVENANT WITH DAVID

THE ARK TABERNACLED IN THE CITY OF DAVID

The Ark Tabernacled In The City Of David. Now King David was told, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing and gladness.

THE ARK BROUGHT TO JERUSALEM

The Ark Brought to Jerusalem. David was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD into the City of David with him; instead he took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite.

DAVID DEFEATS THE PHILISTINES

David Defeats the Philistines. David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You hand them over to me?” And the LORD said to David, “Go up, for I will certainly hand them over to you.”

DAVID ANOINTED KING OF ISRAEL

David Anointed King of Israel. Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and your flesh. In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out [to war] and brought Israel in [from battle]. And the LORD told you, ‘You shall shepherd My people Israel and be ruler over them.

NOTHER TREACHEROUS DEED AND ITS PENALTY ISH-BOSHETH MURDERED

Another Treacherous Deed And Its Penalty Ish-Bosheth Murdered. Now when they entered the house he was lying on his bed in his bedroom. They [not only] struck and killed him, [but] they also beheaded him. Then they took his head and traveled all night by way of the Arabah.

DAVID’S LAMENT OVER ABNER

David’s Lament Over Abner. Then David said to Joab and to all the people with him, “Tear your clothes, put on sackcloth, and mourn before Abner.” And King David walked behind the bier. They buried Abner in Hebron; and the king raised his voice and wept at the grave of Abner, and all the people wept.

JOAB MURDERS ABNER A TREACHEROUS REVENGE

Joab Murders Abner A Treacherous Revenge. So when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside to the middle of the gate to speak to him privately, and there he struck Abner in the abdomen so that he died, to avenge the blood of Asahel, Joab’s brother.

ABNER WINS DAVID’S FAVOR

Abner Wins David’s Favor. Abner said to David, “Let me stand up and go, and gather all Israel to my lord the king, so that they may make a covenant (treaty) with you, and that you may reign over all that your soul desires.” So David sent Abner away, and he went in peace.