2 Samuel 11:
David and Bathsheba (vs.1-27)
2 Samuel 12:
Nathan Rebukes David (vs.1-31)
2 Samuel 13:
Amnon and Tamar (vs.1-22)
Absalom Kills Amnon (vs.23-39)
2 Samuel 14:
Absalom Returns to Jerusalem (vs.1-33)
2 Samuel 15:
Absalom’s Conspiracy (vs.1-12)
David Flees (vs.13-37)
2 Samuel 16:
David and Ziba (vs.1-4)
Shimei Curses David (vs.5-14)
The Advice of Ahithophel and Hushai (vs.15-23)
2 comments:
2 Samuel 11: We can slowly see the downfall of David as he has committed a sin that displeased the Lord. Maybe it was David's mistake to remain in Jerusalem instead of going to war with Joab and his men, the whole Israelite army. It's still strange that Bathesba was bathing herself so openly in the public to make herself visible...
2 Samuel 12: At least, David was able and willing to acknowledge that he had sinned against the Lord. Unlike against Saul, the Lord took away his sin and did not let David die. However, as a consequence of David's sin, his son born to him died. Despite, David did not crumble and got up on his feet fully trusting the Lord as we can see.
2 Samuel 13: What a wicked and irresponsible act by Amnon. He raped Tamar and took no responsibility but sent her away disgraced. As a consequence, there was now more turmoil and calamity in the household of David. Has this something to do with the fact that David took Batsheba as his wife?
2 Samuel 14: How difficult it must have been for David to rule Israel with so many complexities and difficulties dealing with his own people. Indeed, Absalom seemed to be a very impatient and ruthless person.
2 Samuel 15: We can finally see Absalom coming to power and trying to seize power from David through conspiracy. I think David's outward apparel suggests how he felt about this situation - weeping as he went; his head was covered and he was barefoot. But I am sure that the Spirit of the Lord was still with him throughout.
2 Samuel 16: "It may be that the Lord will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.” I think here lies the reason why God credited David for his faith. Despite blaming God and complaining about the misery that he had to suffer, David's focus is on the forgiveness of his sins and his restoration to God.
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