Author: John Rowland

Read 2 Samuel 21:15-22 David’s troops protected him in battle.  v 17.  But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to David’s rescue and killed the Philistine. Then David’s men declared, “You are not going out to battle with us again! Why

Read 2 Samuel 19:18-39 David dealt kindly even with people who had opposed him. v 23.   Then, turning to Shimei, David vowed, “Your life will be spared.” The story of Shimei is a little-known episode in the life of David.

Read 2 Samuel 19:1-14 David was welcomed back as King after Absalom’s revolt. v 14.  Then Amasa convinced all the men of Judah, and they responded unanimously. They sent word to the king, “Return to us, and bring back all who

Preparing for Kingship – David The King to whom people were committed. Just about the most loyal and committed people I know are football fans! Whatever the weather, whoever the opponents, wherever the match is played, the real fans turn

Read 2 Samuel 10:1-19 David acted swiftly when threatened by his enemies. v 17.   When David heard what was happening, he mobilized all Israel, crossed the Jordan River, and led the army to Helam. The threat to Israel was serious

Read 2 Samuel 9:1-13 David dealt graciously with Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson. v 1.  One day David asked, “Is anyone in Saul’s family still alive—anyone to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” Jonathan, Saul’s son and expected heir as

Read 2 Samuel 7:18-29 David remained humble, recognising God’s hand in his life. v 18.  Then King David went in and sat before the Lord and prayed, “Who am I, O Sovereign Lord, and what is my family, that you have brought me

Read 2 Samuel 6:12-23 David identified himself with the people in worship. v 15.  So David and all the people of Israel brought up the Ark of the Lord with shouts of joy and the blowing of rams’ horns. No hiding David’s

Preparing for Kingship – David,  The King who united his people.   Tribal jealousy was a real factor in the early history of Israel. The nation, such as it was because they claimed descent from Abraham, was merely a collection

Read 2 Samuel 4:1-12 David would not tolerate injustice over the murder of Ishbosheth. v 8.   When they arrived at Hebron, they presented Ishbosheth’s head to David. “Look!” they exclaimed to the king. “Here is the head of Ishbosheth, the