Category Archives: 2 Samuel

Spilled Water

Posted on November 28, 2014 by wamplerp

The king asked her, “What is troubling you?” She said, “I am a widow; my husband is dead. I your servant had two sons. They got into a fight with each other in the field, and no one was there … Continue reading →

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Water Supply

Posted on November 27, 2014 by wamplerp

Meanwhile Joab fought against Rabbah of the Ammonites and captured the royal citadel. Joab then sent messengers to David, saying, “I have fought against Rabbah and taken its water supply. Now muster the rest of the troops and besiege the … Continue reading →

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Washed for Worship?

Posted on November 26, 2014 by wamplerp

After Nathan had gone home, the Lord struck the child that Uriah’s wife had borne to David, and he became ill. David pleaded with God for the child. He fasted and spent the nights lying in sackcloth on the ground. … Continue reading →

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View from the Top

Posted on November 25, 2014 by wamplerp

In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem.   One evening David … Continue reading →

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Crossing Over to Kill

Posted on November 24, 2014 by wamplerp

Joab saw that there were battle lines in front of him and behind him; so he selected some of the best troops in Israel and deployed them against the Arameans. He put the rest of the men under the command … Continue reading →

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Waters Break Out

Posted on November 22, 2014 by wamplerp

When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went down to the stronghold. Now the Philistines had come and spread … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem – City of David

Posted on November 21, 2014 by wamplerp

The king and his men marched to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites, who lived there. The Jebusites said to David, “You will not get in here; even the blind and the lame can ward you off.” They thought, “David cannot … Continue reading →

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Bloodlust and Body Parts

Posted on November 20, 2014 by wamplerp

They had gone into the house while he was lying on the bed in his bedroom. After they stabbed and killed him, they cut off his head. Taking it with them, they traveled all night by way of the Arabah. … Continue reading →

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Retribution and Reconciliation

Posted on November 19, 2014 by wamplerp

Abner conferred with the elders of Israel and said, “For some time you have wanted to make David your king. Now do it! For the Lord promised David, ‘By my servant David I will rescue my people Israel from the … Continue reading →

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Senseless Sacrifice

Posted on November 18, 2014 by wamplerp

Meanwhile, Abner son of Ner, the commander of Saul’s army, had taken Ish-Bosheth son of Saul and brought him over to Mahanaim. He made him king over Gilead, Ashuri and Jezreel, and also over Ephraim, Benjamin and all Israel.   Ish-Bosheth … Continue reading →

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