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Bible Pathway Devotional Archives |
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II Samuel 19-20
In Today's Reading:
Joab rebukes David; he returns; Sheba revolts and is killed
Absalom was a traitor, who was determined to destroy his own father so that he could be king. However, this battle for the throne ceased when Joab killed Absalom.
David's soldiers returned from battle expecting a celebration. Instead, they heard the old king |
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II Samuel 17 - 18
Absalom follows advice of Hushai; David's troops battle Absalom and his followers; Absalom killed by Joab; David grieves bitterly
It often takes a crisis to reveal who our true friends are. Ahithophel (David's longtime and most trusted adviser) was invited by Absalom to join his conspiracy. The conspiracy was strong; for the people increased |
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II Samuel 15-16
Absalom wins over national leaders; he leads a revolt to overthrow David; David flees in fear of his son; Absalom's death
After Absalom had been in exile three years (see II Samuel 13:34-38), Joab, commander-in-chief of David's army, initiated a clever plot which persuaded David to bring Absalom home.
Two years after Absalom had returned |
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II Samuel 6-9
David brings the Ark of God into Jerusalem; God makes a covenant with David; David's prayer of thanksgiving; his victories; David's kindness to Mephibosheth
David now ruled over the united kingdom. He desired to honor God by bringing the Ark of the Covenant, the dwelling place of God on earth, to Jerusalem, which would become the religious and |
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II Samuel 3--5
Abner deserts Ish-bosheth to join David; Abner murdered by Joab; Ish-bosheth murdered; David declared king of all Israel; the city of Jebus (Jerusalem) is captured
Following the death of Saul, Abner, the powerful commander of Saul's armies, proclaimed Saul's son Ish-bosheth king of Israel. He then controlled both the puppet-king and his kingdom |
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