God was displeased with David for his disobedience and He sent Nathan, the Prophet to David. So, Nathan told David a story about a wealthy man and a poor man. The poor man had one sheep which he raised from a lamb and it had become almost like a family member. Meanwhile, there was a… Read More »
Blog – David Spared Saul’s Life
In a cave along the Dead Sea, God arranged a meeting between David and Saul. Neither expected to meet the other. David and his men would have seen Saul and his army of several thousand soldiers approaching. They moved to the back of the cave and surprisingly, Saul entered the cave alone, with guards posted… Read More »
Blog – Ziphites Plot Against David
Word travelled throughout the region that King Saul wanted to capture David. The Ziphites saw an opportunity to gain favor with King Saul and offered to deliver David to him. There were others that were sympathetic to David and kept him informed of Saul’s movements. The Philistines were also aware of Saul’s movements. When they… Read More »
Blog – David Rescued Keilah
The citizens of Keilah were being attacked and looted by the Philistines. Because David was obedient to God, Keilah was rescued; however, they would have been unwilling to protect David and his men. By contrast, Saul was not asking God for guidance. He was intent on destroying David.
Blog – Abiathar, We Weep For You
As a descendant of Eli, Abiathar was witnessing the consequences of the sins of his ancestors. Eighty-five members of his family were executed as a result of Saul’s life being controlled by an evil spirit. Could Saul have avoided executing the priests at Nob? Could Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phinehas have avoided disobedience to God… Read More »
A Kingdom United
“We are your relatives,” said the Israelites to David. “In the past, even when Saul was king of Israel, it was really you that led the forces of Israel. And God told Samuel that you were to be the leader of the Israelites.” So, in Hebron, David made a covenant before God, with all the… Read More »
A Kingdom Divided
The people of Judah made David their king. Abner, who had been the general of Saul’s army made Saul’s son, Ishbosheth, king of Israel. One day Abner and the soldiers of Ishbosheth met Joab, the leader of David’s soldiers, at a pool near Gibeon. Abner yelled to Joab, “Let’s have some of our best soldiers… Read More »
Defeat at Mount Gilboa
The Philistines and Israelites were locked in a fierce battle at Mount Gilboa. King Saul and three of his sons, including Jonathan, were killed in the battle. With this, the remaining Israelites ran away. Meanwhile, David and his army of 600 warriors defeated the Amalekites that destroyed Ziklag (the city where David’s army had been… Read More »
“Our City is Destroyed!”
“Look, our city has been burned to the ground and our women and children are gone,” David’s warriors wailed. David was desperate; his soldiers were so upset they considered stoning him. David said, “Let’s ask God what to do!” David asked God, “Should I go after the people who raided our town? Can I catch… Read More »
“Go Back Home!”
“But, what have I done?” David asked. “Do you know of anything I’ve ever done that would keep me from fighting the enemies of my king?” King Achish (a Philistine) said: “I believe you’re as good as an angel of God, but our army commanders have decided that you can’t fight in this battle. You… Read More »