David was no stranger to being hunted.  For years, King Saul and thousands of his soldiers searched for him to end his life.  But this was different.  Instead of a group of six hundred fighters that could move swiftly, he was leading a crowd of people, including women and children.  And the threat was from… Read More »

David’s love for Absalom clouded his judgement regarding discipline.  He was aware that Absalom was fascinated with showiness.  Everybody knew that Absalom acquired chariots and horses and hired fifty men to run in front of him wherever he went.  He, also, knew that Absalom had set up near the city gate, offering counsel to visitors. … Read More »

The failure of David to take any action regarding the death of his son, Amnon, at the hands of his son, Absalom, may have been interpreted by Absalom as weakness.  If his father was becoming a weak king, there might be a possibility that he could become the next king, if he acted quickly. He… Read More »

At the hands of King Hanun, David was repaid good with evil.  Hanun’s father, King Nahash had treated David with respect and David wanted to extend his sympathy to his son, following the passing of his father; so he sent a delegation to the land of the Ammonites. The Ammonite military commanders convinced King Hanun… Read More »

There was a terrible panic in the palace.  Word just came from the battlefield that the Israelites were losing the battle and King Saul and Jonathan had been killed.  Who knew what would happen next.  The nurse grabbed Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth, and rushed out the door; but, in the process she dropped him and broke… Read More »

King David looked out his window and saw the tent that housed the Ark of God.  Then he thought of the palace, built of cedar that he lived in.  He was struck with the unfairness, that the God that had protected him and enabled him to destroy so many enemies, should have such a humble… Read More »

King David was grateful for God enabling the Israelites to complete the conquest of Canaan by conquering Jerusalem.  David, however was concerned about the status of the Ark of God.  During the years of wandering in the wilderness, the Ark was not at rest.  By contrast, a magnificent palace was constructed in Jerusalem for David… Read More »

While Saul was king, he pursued David because he was consumed with jealousy.  Jealous because David was receiving more praise than him for military battles against Israel’s enemies.  Now that Saul had died in battle with the Philistines, they wanted to make certain that Israel remained weak and David represented a threat.  When David became… Read More »