2 Samuel 20 – The Rebellion of Sheba Audio for 2 Samuel 20: 2 Samuel 20 – Fighting to Keep Unity A. David returns to Jerusalem and to an insurrection. 1. (1-2) Sheba’s rebellion. And there happened to be there a rebel, whose name was Sheba the son of Bichri, a Benjamite. And he blew…
2 Samuel 19 – The Kingdom Is Restored to David Audio for 2 Samuel 19: 2 Samuel 18:1-19:8 – The Death of Absalom 2 Samuel 19:9-43 – Bringing Back the King A. David’s mourning and Joab’s rebuke. 1. (1-3) The effect of David’s grief upon his loyal supporters. And Joab was told, “Behold, the king…
2 Samuel 18 – The Defeat of Absalom Audio for 2 Samuel 18: 2 Samuel 18:1-19:8 – The Death of Absalom A. Absalom’s defeat and death. 1. (1-4) David puts the army under three captains. And David numbered the people who were with him, and set captains of thousands and captains of hundreds over them….
2 Samuel 17 – Absalom Decides His Direction Video for 2 Samuel 17: Bad Advice – 2 Samuel 16-17 Audio for 2 Samuel 17: 2 Samuel 16:15-17:29 – Counselors and Comfort A. The advice of Ahithophel and of Hushai. 1. (1-4) The counsel of Ahithophel. Moreover Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Now let me choose twelve…
2 Samuel 16 – David Flees as Absalom Asserts His Reign Video for 2 Samuel 16: Bad Advice – 2 Samuel 16-17 Audio for 2 Samuel 16: 2 Samuel 16:1-14 – Trusting in Adversity 2 Samuel 16:15-17:29 – Counselors and Comfort A. Ziba’s deception. 1. (1-2) Ziba meets David with supplies. When David was a…
2 Samuel 15 – Absalom’s Rebellion Audio for 2 Samuel 15: 2 Samuel 14:18-15:37 – Treachery and Loyalty A. Absalom’s deceptive take-over. 1. (1-6) Absalom steals the hearts of the men of Israel. After this it happened that Absalom provided himself with chariots and horses, and fifty men to run before him. Now Absalom would…
2 Samuel 14 – Absalom Returns to Jerusalem Audio for 2 Samuel 14: 2 Samuel 14:1-17 – Bringing Back the Banished 2 Samuel 14:18-15:37 – Treachery and Loyalty A. Joab intercedes for Absalom. 1. (1-3) Joab’s plan to reconcile David and Absalom. So Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was concerned…
2 Samuel 13 – Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom Audio for 2 Samuel 13: 2 Samuel 13 – Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom A. Amnon and Tamar. 1. (1-2) Amnon’s infatuation with Tamar. After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her. Amnon…
2 Samuel 12 – Nathan Confronts David Audio for 2 Samuel 12: 2 Samuel 12 – Repentance and Restoration A. Nathan’s confrontation. 1. (1-4) Nathan’s parable. Then the LORD sent Nathan to David. And he came to him, and said to him: “There were two men in one city, one rich and the other poor….
2 Samuel 11 – David’s Adultery and Murder Video for 2 Samuel 11: Did King David Rape Bathsheba? – 2 Samuel 11 King David’s Failings as a Husband – 2 Samuel 11 Audio for 2 Samuel 11: 2 Samuel 11:1-5 – A Not-So-Sudden Fall 2 Samuel 11:6-27 – Caught in the Trap of Sin “In…
2 Samuel 10 – The War with the Ammonites and the Defeat of the Syrians Audio for 2 Samuel 10: 2 Samuel 10 – The Army of Mighty Men A. The offense of the Ammonites. 1. (1-2) David sends ambassadors to the Ammonites at the passing of their king. It happened after this that the…
2 Samuel 9 – David’s Kindness to Mephibosheth Audio for 2 Samuel 9: 2 Samuel 9 – The Kindness of God A. David’s kind heart towards the house of Saul. 1. (1) David’s kind question. Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him…