Showing Honor No Matter the Consequences
[2] And David said, “I will deal loyally with Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father dealt loyally with me.” So David sent by...
This Invitation Goes Out to All the Dead Dogs
[6] And Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, son of Saul, came to David and fell on his face and paid homage. And David said,...
To the Victors go the Spoils
[6] Then David put garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Syrians became servants to David and brought tribute. And the LORD gave victory...
The Promise of Those Coming After Us
[12] When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your...
Carting Around God’s Presence
[3] And they carried the ark of God on a new cart and brought it out of the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill....
Faith in Truth or Circumstances and the Action that Follows
[1] Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh. [2] In times past, when Saul...
God Uses Circumstances to Train up His King
[5] Now the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, Rechab and Baanah, set out, and about the heat of the day they came to the house of Ish-bosheth...
Abner, Imperfect Introducer of Kings
[26] When Joab came out from David’s presence, he sent messengers after Abner, and they brought him back from the cistern of Sirah....
Stop the Fight Before it’s a Fight about a Fight
[24] But Joab and Abishai pursued Abner. And as the sun was going down they came to the hill of Ammah, which lies before Giah on the way to...