Daily Bible Reading “Accusations Fly” (2 Samuel 3:6-11)

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Deborah H. Bateman

Accusations Fly

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 3:6-11. Abner was strengthening his position during the war between the house of David and the house of Saul. Saul had a concubine named Rizpah, who was the daughter of Aiah. Ishbosheth asked Abner why he slept with his father’s concubine. Abner was very angry at his brother’s accusations.

Abner asked his brother who he thought he was. Abner told his brother that he had been faithful to the house of Saul and to his friends and family. He told him that he hadn’t handed him over to David. Yet his brother brought these accusations up concerning this woman. We have no way of knowing whether the accusations against Abner were true or false.

Abner told him may God deal with me if I don’t turn the house of Saul over to David and make him king over both Israel and Judah.
His brother couldn’t even answer Abner because he was too afraid of him.

Abner wasn’t the only one who ever had accusations brought against him. David addresses this in Psalm 38:20, “Those who repay my good with evil lodge accusations against me, though I seek only to do what is good.”

Has anyone ever brought accusations against you? Whether the accusations were true or not, the fact that someone you cared about would accuse you may upset you. It is human nature to want people to trust us and when we find out they don’t it’s upsetting.

Daily Bible Reading:

2 Samuel 3:6-11

6 And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
7 And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ishbosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father’s concubine?
8 Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog’s head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?
9 So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;
10 To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.
11 And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.

Things to think about:

Of what did Abner’s brother accuse him?

What was Abner’s response?

How do you respond to accusations brought against you?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We see in this Scripture in 2 Samuel that Abner’s brother made accusations against him. Help us to know how to respond when accusations are made against us. Help us to respond in a way that is pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “King David’s Family” (2 Samuel 3:1-5)

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Deborah H. Bateman

King David’s Family

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 3:1-5. There was a long battle between the house of Saul and the house of David. David and his army became stronger and Saul and his army became weaker.

David bore six sons in Hebron. His first son was named Amnon. His mother was Ahinoam the Jezreelitess.

David’s second born son was called Chileab. His mother was Abigal who had been previously married to Nabal the Carmelite.

David’s third son was named Absalom. Absalom’s mother was Maacah, who was the daughter of Talmai, the king of Geshur. David’s fourth son was called Adonijah. His mother was Haggith.

David’s fifth son was named Shephatiah. His mother was Abital. David’s sixth son was called Ithream. His mother was Eglah. Notice that each one of David’s sons listed in this Scripture were born to a different wife.

These are only the sons that David had while he was in Hebron. His other children are listed in 1 Chronicles 3:4-9. I have included that Scripture below for your convenience. David had a large family. It almost seemed he was building his own army. Out of all his children there was only one daughter whose name was Tamar.

Family is important to God. His desire is for us to raise our children to love and honor Him.

Daily Bible Reading:

2 Samuel 3:1-5

1 Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.
2 And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;
3 And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;
4 And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;

5 And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David’s wife. These were born to David in Hebron.

1 Chronicles 3:4-9

4 These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.
5 And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel:
6 Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,
7 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
8 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.
9 These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.

Things to think about:

How many sons did David have in this Scripture?

How many of David’s wives are mentioned in this Scripture?

What were the names of David’s sons that were mentioned in this Scripture?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in 2 Samuel we learn much about David and his family. We learn that David had a large family. Thank You for the family You have given us. Help us to raise our families to love and honor You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “A Truce is Called” (2 Samuel 2:24-32)

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Deborah H. Bateman

A Truce is Called

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 2:24-32. Joab and Abisha trailed Abner until sundown when they arrived at Ammah which is before you get to Giah on the way to Gibeon.

The men of Benjamin rallied together on top of a hill to continue their quest to conquer Abner.

Abner called out to Joab asking him if the sword would devour forever. He also asked Joab didn’t he realize that this would end in bitterness. Abner wanted to know how long before Joab would tell his men to stop following him.

Joab answered Abner saying, as sure as God lives if you hadn’t spoken they would have followed you until morning.

Joab blew a trumpet, and all the men stood still, and no longer pursued Israel, or fought with them.

Abner and his men continued on their journey. They walked all night through the plain, over Jordan. They also went through Bithron until they came to Mahanaim.

When Joab returned from following Abner and gathered all the men together, they were missing nineteen of David’s servants and Asahel.

David’s men clearly won the battle. They killed three hundred sixty of Benjamin and Abner’s men.

They took Asahel and buried him in his father’s sepulcher that was in Bethlehem. Joab and his men traveled all night until they came to Hebron at the break of day.

We all go through battles in our lives. Have you ever been in a battle with someone? Sometimes you hear of family feuds that last for years or even decades. Eventually someone has to call a truce or the battle will go on forever.

Daily Bible Reading:

2 Samuel 2:24-32

24 Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.
25 And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.
26 Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, ere thou bid the people return from following their brethren?
27 And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother.
28 So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.
29 And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, and passed over Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and they came to Mahanaim.
30 And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David’s servants nineteen men and Asahel.
31 But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner’s men, so that three hundred and threescore men died.
32 And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of his father, which was in Bethlehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and they came to Hebron at break of day.

Things to think about:

Why was Joab and his men pursuing Abner?

How many of Abner’s men were killed in the battle?

How many of David’s men were killed in the battle?

Who was responsible for calling a truce?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in 2 Samuel we see there was a hot pursuit for Abner and his men. Eventually Abner spoke up and asked how long the battle was going to continue. Help us to call a truce or ask for forgiveness in order to stop conflicts from continuing. Help us to lean on You to lead us in these types of situations. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “Battle at Gibeon” (2 Samuel 2:12-23)

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Deborah H. Bateman

Battle at Gibeon

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 2:12-23. Abner, the son of Ner, and Ishbosheth’s servants went from Manhanaim to Gibeon. Joab, Zeruiah’s son, and David’s servants also went to the pool of Gibeon. Each group sat on opposite sides of the pool. Abner told Joab to let the young men play. Joab agreed.

Twelve of Ishosheth’s men, who were from the tribe of Benjamin, and twelve of David’s servants went forward. They caught each other by the head and thrust their sword in each other’s sides. Because of this event they called that place in Gibeon, Helkathhazzurim.

There was a bloody battle that day. David and his men were victorious over Abner and the Israelites.

Three sons of Zeruiah, David’s sister, were there, including, Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Asahel was light on his feet like a wild gazelle. Asahel pursued after Abner. He didn’t turn to the right or to the left. He was zoomed in on Abner.

Abner looked behind him, and asked him, Are you Asahel? Asahel answered, I am. Abner told Asahel to turn to the right or left, and take the armor from one of his men. But Asahel wouldn’t turn away from following after Abner.

Abner told Asahel again to turn away from following him before he struck him to the ground? He asked Asahel how he would show his face to Joab his brother?

Asahel refused to turn away: so Abner stabbed him with the end of his spear striking him under his fifth rib. The spear came out on the other side of him. He fell to the ground and died right there. Those who came to the place where Asahel died stood still.

We all go through many battles in our lives. They may not be physical battles as this one was. They may be spiritual battles. Whatever the case, it is always best if we have God on our side.

Daily Bible Reading:

2 Samuel 2:12-23

12 And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.
13 And Joab the son of Zeruiah, and the servants of David, went out, and met together by the pool of Gibeon: and they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool.
14 And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.
15 Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.
16 And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow’s side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which is in Gibeon.
17 And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.
18 And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.
19 And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.
20 Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am.
21 And Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and lay thee hold on one of the young men, and take thee his armour. But Asahel would not turn aside from following of him.
22 And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother?
23 Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.

Things to think about:

There were two sides to this battle. Who was on each side?

Where did the battle take place?

Who is named in this Scripture as one who lost their life in this battle?

How can we face the battles of this life?

Prayer of the Day:

As we read this Scripture in 2 Samuel and we see some of details of the battle that David and his men were involved in. Help us when we face battles in this life to turn to You for support and strength. You are our rock and our redeemer. It’s in You we can trust. Help us to put our faith and trust in You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “David Anointed King of Judah” (2 Samuel 2:1-11)

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Deborah H. Bateman

David Anointed King of Judah

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 2:1-11. David prayed and asked the LORD if he should go to Judah. The LORD told him to go, so David asked the LORD where he should go and the LORD told him to go to Hebron.

So David took his two wives, Ahinoam and Abigail, and all his men and their families settled in the cities of Hebron to live.

David followed the leadership, guidance and direction of the LORD and the LORD blessed David for his obedience.

The men of Judah came and anointed David as king over Judah.

They told David that the men of Jabeshgilead were the ones who buried Saul. So David sent messengers to Jabeshgilead to bless them for showing honor to the LORD and to Saul by burying Saul.

David wanted them to be honored for their service to the LORD and to Saul. So he told them that both he and the LORD would bless them for the duties they had performed.

David encouraged them to be strong and brave even though their leader, Saul, was dead. He also let them know that he had been anointed as king of Judah.

Abner the son of Ner, who was the captain of Saul’s host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim.
Abner appointed Ishbosheth king over Gilead, the Ashurites, Jezreel, Ephraim, Benjamin, and over all of Israel.

Ishbosheth Saul’s son was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel. He reigned for two years. David remained king of the house of Judah for seven years and six months.

Daily Bible Reading:

2 Samuel 2:1-11

1 And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.
2 So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal’s wife the Carmelite.
3 And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.
4 And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.
5 And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.
6 And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
7 Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.
8 But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul’s host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;
9 And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.
10 Ishbosheth Saul’s son was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.
11 And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.

Things to think about:

Where did the LORD tell David to go?

What happened to David when he arrived in Judah?

Who did David learn had buried Saul?

Who was appointed king over the rest of Israel?

Are you willing to follow God’s direction in your life or do you want to go your own way and do your own thing?

Prayer of the Day:

As we read this Scripture we see that David sought Your face concerning where he was to go next. You led him and blessed him for his obedience and willingness to go where You led. Help us to seek Your leadership, guidance and direction in our lives. Help us to obey Your directions. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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