Tag: Mephibosheth
Biblical Principle #396: Israel Anointed David King
Biblical Principles List Principle After Saul’s death, the men of Judah and Israel anointed David and he become Israel’s second king. Explanation We previously established how the prophet and judge, Samuel, had anointed David as king over Israel. This happened while Saul was yet living and viewed by Israel as their king. After Saul was…
April 15 – David Returns to Jerusalem
Reading 2 Sam. 19:5-20:26 Devotional David was mourning Absalom’s death when his army commander Joab came to him. Joab said David’s behavior was extremely discouraging and predicted that if David didn’t come out to show his support for his troops that they would all desert him by nightfall, which David did. There was much turmoil…
April 9 – David is Rewarded for Obeying God
Reading 1 Chron. 16:37-43 2 Sam. 6:20-23; 8:15-18; 9:1-13 1 Chron. 17:1-2 2 Sam. 7:4-29 Devotional Now that the ark of the covenant had been brought to Jerusalem, David set about restoring the proper priestly duties and sacrifices, “in accordance with everything written in the Law of the LORD.” David established officials within his government and did…