Day 65

2 Samuel 8; 2 Samuel 9; 2 Samuel 10; 2 Samuel 11; 2 Samuel 12

David defeats and subjects many nations. The Lord is with him. He executes judgment and justice unto all his people. David seeks to honor the house of Saul. He finds Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, to whom he restores all the land of Saul. David’s messengers are abused by the Ammonites. Israel defeats the Ammonites and Syrians. David lies with Bathsheba, and she conceives. He then arranges for the death in battle of her husband, Uriah. Nathan tells David the parable of the ewe lamb. The Lord gave many wives to David, who is now cursed for taking Bathsheba. David fasts and prays for his son, but the Lord takes him. Solomon is born. David conquers the royal city of the Ammonites.