David had sinned and there were three consequences: first, three years of famine in the land; second, three months of fleeing from his enemies; third, three days of plague in the land. None of these were pleasant options. It is interesting that all these plagues were part of the consequences that Moses had said would come upon Israel if they violated their covenant obligations to God (Deuteronomy ...  Read More

This is the second time in David’s life and kingship that we see him publicly sinning against the LORD. David had become a very successful king. The kingdom was at peace. The rebellion of Absalom had been quenched and the enemies of Israel had all been subdued. The fighting soldiers were all in place around various parts of the nation and they could be called into battle at any time. God had bless...  Read More

These are very astonishing feats: Killing eight hundred men with a spear in one encounter; striking down enemy soldiers till your hand is frozen to the sword when others are running away; standing to defend a field of beans when your fellow soldiers are running away; breaking through enemy lines to fetch your leader a cup of water from a particular well that he longed to drink from.  Read More

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer. He is my stronghold He is my shield He is my salvation He is worthy of Praise  Read More

I consider this story to be one of the most remarkable acts of mercy from one human being to another in all of Scripture. Remember these words?: “Get out, get out, you murderer, you scoundrel. The LORD has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household of Saul, in whose place you have reigned.   Read More

The king was shaken. He went up to the room over the gateway and wept. As he went, he said: ‘’O my son Absalom! My son, my son Absalom! If only I had died instead of you -- O Absalom, my son, my son!’’ Joab was told, ‘’The king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.  Read More