God unified Israel under David. And David has been making inroads at repairing all the damage done during the time of the judges and Saul. He's made his first very poor attempt at moving the Ark of God and now we'll learn more about those early days of David's unified kingship.
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I Chronicles 13
Unifying a Nation
Wow. Verse 1 reads that David consulted with the captains of the thousands and the hundreds and with every leader.
What a way to transfer power. They all had a chance to speak with him in person. And it says he consulted, not just spoke to. It wasn't meet and greet- it was listen. That explains how they were able to subdue their enemies and take back their nation. Only by the power of God, of course.
...continue reading "I Chronicles 13"I Chronicles 11:10-12:40
David's Mighty Men
Chapter 11:10-47
This section is a catalog of David's Mighty Men, Also listed at the end of II Samuel.
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Ezra's recap of Israel's history has arrived at the accession of David, following the death of Saul.
...continue reading "I Chronicles 11: 1-9"I Chronicles Overview
Ryrie Study Bible
- originally one book with II Chronicles
- Mini Old testament from Adam to Cyrus' decree allowing Israel to return home from captivity
- Ezra was likely the author
- Written between 450-425 bc
- As Exra led exiles back to Palestine, he wanted to lay a spiritual foundation and emphasized the key tenets of the faith, with heavy emphasis on David and the Davidic covenant.
II Samuel 24 (Wiersbe)
When I first read verse 1 of chapter 24, I thought it was saying God incited David to take the census; but then it wouldn't be sin. Then I read that it was the anger of the Lord that David was responding to. Apparently, I Chronicles says it was satan who incited David. Now Wiersbe is saying the II Samuel does say it was God' but also satan by God inciting satan to incite David so that His will could be done.
...continue reading "II Samuel 24 (Wiersbe)"II Samuel 24 God’s Plans
Well, I swear i wrote this post already, but it's gone now. So I will praise the Lord and start over. This is such a good chapter. It's worth doing twice.
Chapter 24 is the last of book and the last of the four final chapters that Ryrie describes as non-chronological appendices of scenes from Davids life. So it is not immediately obvious at what point in his reign this occurs.
...continue reading "II Samuel 24 God’s Plans"II Samuel 23 (Wiersbe)
"Leaders must depend on the Lord and give Him the Glory."
...continue reading "II Samuel 23 (Wiersbe)"II Samuel 23
The Last Words of David Verses 1-7
I fear something was lost in translation.
...continue reading "II Samuel 23"II Samuel 22 (Wiersbe)
David's Song
Almost identical to Psalm 18. David adapted his own song for corporate worship.
David went through so very long, dark seasons; and yet he had so much to praise the Lord for.
...continue reading "II Samuel 22 (Wiersbe)"