by gatzntmy | Sep 10, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 21, in which David repays the Gibeonites for Saul’s sin and David and his men’s victories over the Philistines and their giants. Today I considered Saul’s sons were killed for his sin, a mother’s love impacting a king’s actions, and new people...
by gatzntmy | Sep 9, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 20, in which Sheba leads Israel to revolt and ends up dead. Joab kills Amasa and takes over as leader of the army. Today I considered that it is wise to address problems at the beginning and sometimes people want to take back what they consider...
by gatzntmy | Sep 6, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 19, in which Joab rebukes David and David returns to the promised land and faces issues even as he is escorted home. Today I considered that a leader needs to consider how their reaction impacts those following them and leaders face issues to...
by gatzntmy | Sep 5, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 18, in which Absalom is killed by Joab and David is told of Absalom’s death. Today I considered that death is expected in battle and messengers need to have information to relay. Battle and Absalom’s Death David had his people go to war against...
by gatzntmy | Sep 4, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read 2 Samuel 17, where the advice of Hushai is chosen over the advice of Ahithophel. Today I considered that Absalom took the bad advice that would harm him, and this war is family fighting family so everyone will eventually lose. Hushai vs Ahithophel Absalom...
