Day 64

2 Samuel 2; 2 Samuel 3; 2 Samuel 4; 2 Samuel 5; 2 Samuel 6; 2 Samuel 7

David is anointed king over the house of Judah. Ish-bosheth becomes the king of Israel. David’s followers defeat Abner and the men of Israel. The houses of David and Saul engage in a long war. David grows stronger. Abner joins David but is slain by Joab. David mourns for Abner. Two of Saul’s captains slay Ish-bosheth. They take his head to David, who has them slain for killing a righteous person. All Israel anoints David king. He takes Jerusalem and is blessed of the Lord. He conquers the Philistines. David takes the ark to the city of David. Uzzah is smitten for steadying the ark and dies. David dances before the Lord, causing a breach between him and Michal. David offers to build a house for the Lord. The Lord, through Nathan, says he has not asked David to do so. David’s throne, through Christ, will be established forever. David offers a prayer of thanksgiving.