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.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Friday, March 4, 2016
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.
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.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Day 63
1 Samuel 28; 1 Samuel 29; 1 Samuel 30; 1 Samuel 31; 2 Samuel 1; 2 Samuel 2
Saul inquires of the witch of En-dor for revelation. She foretells his death, the death of his sons, and the defeat of Israel by the Philistines. Israel and the Philistines gather for war. The Philistine princes send David away. The Amalekites spoil Ziklag and the borders of Judah. David smites Amalek and regains and divides the spoil. The Philistines defeat Israel. Saul and his three sons are slain. Their bodies are retrieved by the Gileadites and burned. David learns of the death of Saul and Jonathan. He slays the Amalekite who claims to have killed Saul. David laments the passing of Saul and Jonathan with a song. 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.
Saul inquires of the witch of En-dor for revelation. She foretells his death, the death of his sons, and the defeat of Israel by the Philistines. Israel and the Philistines gather for war. The Philistine princes send David away. The Amalekites spoil Ziklag and the borders of Judah. David smites Amalek and regains and divides the spoil. The Philistines defeat Israel. Saul and his three sons are slain. Their bodies are retrieved by the Gileadites and burned. David learns of the death of Saul and Jonathan. He slays the Amalekite who claims to have killed Saul. David laments the passing of Saul and Jonathan with a song. 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.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Day 62
1 Samuel 23; 1 Samuel 24; 1 Samuel 25; 1 Samuel 26; 1 Samuel 27; 1 Samuel 28
David smites the Philistines and saves Keilah. He continues to flee from Saul. Jonathan comforts him in Ziph. David finds Saul asleep in a cave and spares his life. Saul confesses that David is more righteous than he. David swears that he will not cut off the seed of Saul. Samuel dies. Nabal rebuffs David and refuses to give him food. Abigail intercedes, saves Nabal, and gives David a present. David is pacified, Nabal dies, and David marries Abigail. David again spares Saul’s life. He again refuses to stretch forth his hand against the Lord’s anointed. Saul and David separate. David flees to Achish at Gath. He dwells among the Philistines for sixteen months. Saul inquires of the witch of En-dor for revelation. She foretells his death, the death of his sons, and the defeat of Israel by the Philistines.
David smites the Philistines and saves Keilah. He continues to flee from Saul. Jonathan comforts him in Ziph. David finds Saul asleep in a cave and spares his life. Saul confesses that David is more righteous than he. David swears that he will not cut off the seed of Saul. Samuel dies. Nabal rebuffs David and refuses to give him food. Abigail intercedes, saves Nabal, and gives David a present. David is pacified, Nabal dies, and David marries Abigail. David again spares Saul’s life. He again refuses to stretch forth his hand against the Lord’s anointed. Saul and David separate. David flees to Achish at Gath. He dwells among the Philistines for sixteen months. Saul inquires of the witch of En-dor for revelation. She foretells his death, the death of his sons, and the defeat of Israel by the Philistines.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Day 61
1 Samuel 18; 1 Samuel 19; 1 Samuel 20; 1 Samuel 21; 1 Samuel 22; 1 Samuel 23
Jonathan loves David. Saul sets David over his armies. David is honored by the people, and Saul becomes jealous. David marries Michal, a daughter of Saul. Saul seeks to kill David. Michal saves David by artifice. David joins Samuel and the company of prophets. David and Jonathan make a covenant of friendship and peace. They take leave of each other. David gets help from Ahimelech the priest. He eats the shewbread. He goes to Gath, where he pretends madness. David gains followers. He goes from one place to another, fleeing from Saul. Saul slays the priests who showed kindness to David. David smites the Philistines and saves Keilah. He continues to flee from Saul. Jonathan comforts him in Ziph.
Jonathan loves David. Saul sets David over his armies. David is honored by the people, and Saul becomes jealous. David marries Michal, a daughter of Saul. Saul seeks to kill David. Michal saves David by artifice. David joins Samuel and the company of prophets. David and Jonathan make a covenant of friendship and peace. They take leave of each other. David gets help from Ahimelech the priest. He eats the shewbread. He goes to Gath, where he pretends madness. David gains followers. He goes from one place to another, fleeing from Saul. Saul slays the priests who showed kindness to David. David smites the Philistines and saves Keilah. He continues to flee from Saul. Jonathan comforts him in Ziph.
Monday, February 29, 2016
Day 60
1 Samuel 15; 1 Samuel 16; 1 Samuel 17; 1 Samuel 18
Saul is commanded to smite and destroy the Amalekites and all that they have. He saves some animals to sacrifice. Saul is rejected as king and told that to obey is better than sacrifice. Samuel destroys Agag. The Lord chooses David of Bethlehem as king. He is anointed by Samuel. Saul chooses David as his companion and armor bearer. Israel and the Philistines engage in war. Goliath of Gath, a giant, defies Israel and challenges any Israelite to personal combat. David goes against him in the name of the Lord. David slays Goliath with a sling and a stone. Israel defeats the Philistines. Jonathan loves David. Saul sets David over his armies. David is honored by the people, and Saul becomes jealous. David marries Michal, a daughter of Saul.
Saul is commanded to smite and destroy the Amalekites and all that they have. He saves some animals to sacrifice. Saul is rejected as king and told that to obey is better than sacrifice. Samuel destroys Agag. The Lord chooses David of Bethlehem as king. He is anointed by Samuel. Saul chooses David as his companion and armor bearer. Israel and the Philistines engage in war. Goliath of Gath, a giant, defies Israel and challenges any Israelite to personal combat. David goes against him in the name of the Lord. David slays Goliath with a sling and a stone. Israel defeats the Philistines. Jonathan loves David. Saul sets David over his armies. David is honored by the people, and Saul becomes jealous. David marries Michal, a daughter of Saul.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Day 59
1 Samuel 11; 1 Samuel 12; 1 Samuel 13; 1 Samuel 14; 1 Samuel 15
The Ammonites encamp against the Israelites of Jabesh-Gilead. Saul rescues them and defeats the Ammonites. His kingship is renewed in Gilgal. Samuel testifies of his own just dealings in Israel. He reproves the people for their ingratitude. He exhorts them to keep the commandments lest the Lord consume them and their king. Saul offers a burnt offering. The Lord rejects him and chooses another captain over his people. Jonathan smites the garrison of the Philistines. Saul instructs the people to eat no food until evening. Unaware of the oath, Jonathan eats, and Saul decrees his death. He is rescued by the people. Saul vexes his enemies on every hand. Saul is commanded to smite and destroy the Amalekites and all that they have. He saves some animals to sacrifice. Saul is rejected as king and told that to obey is better than sacrifice. Samuel destroys Agag.
The Ammonites encamp against the Israelites of Jabesh-Gilead. Saul rescues them and defeats the Ammonites. His kingship is renewed in Gilgal. Samuel testifies of his own just dealings in Israel. He reproves the people for their ingratitude. He exhorts them to keep the commandments lest the Lord consume them and their king. Saul offers a burnt offering. The Lord rejects him and chooses another captain over his people. Jonathan smites the garrison of the Philistines. Saul instructs the people to eat no food until evening. Unaware of the oath, Jonathan eats, and Saul decrees his death. He is rescued by the people. Saul vexes his enemies on every hand. Saul is commanded to smite and destroy the Amalekites and all that they have. He saves some animals to sacrifice. Saul is rejected as king and told that to obey is better than sacrifice. Samuel destroys Agag.
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