Author: gregsloop

After David won victory over Saul and all his enemies, he sang a song of praise for God's deliverance.  Some of the famous phrases we hear in our modern worship songs. "I will call upon the Lord, Who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies." "For by you I … Continue reading David’s Song and Last Words (2 Samuel 22:1 – 23:7; 1 Kings 2:10 – 11, 1 Chronicles 29:26 – 30)

A famine came upon the land for 3 years.  David asked God why, and He reminded him of Saul's killing of the Gibeonites.  David sought out the Gibeonites and sought to make restitution.  They did not want money, but did ask that seven of Saul's descendants be given to them for execution.  David consented, sparing … Continue reading The Gibeonites, Rizpah, and the Giants (2 Samuel 21; 1 Chronicles 20:4 – 8)

While Judah and Israel were struggling over who should have brought David back to Jerusalem, a rebel by the name of Sheba declared himself king and denied David's right to be king.  Many of Israel followed him, but Judah remained loyal to David.  David went into his house, put away his concubines which Absalom had … Continue reading The Rebellion of Sheba (2 Samuel 20)

Barzillai came across the Jordan with the king.  David offered to house and provide for him all the rest of his life as a response to Barzillai's kindness during David's flight.  Barzillai said that he was too old to move, and that he would just go home and eventually die at home.  He asked if … Continue reading Barzillai and the rest of Israel (2 Samuel 19:31 – 43)

Mephibosheth came to meet David after he returned to Jerusalem.  He was disheveled and ungroomed.  David asked why he did not go with David, and Mephibosheth said that his servant tricked him, and left without him.  He claimed his servant had slandered him to the king.  Mephibosheth  laid himself at the mercy of the king, … Continue reading David and Mephibosheth Meet (2 Samuel 19:24 – 30)