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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Daily Bible Reading “David Grieves” (2 Samuel 1:17-27)

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Deborah H. Bateman

David Grieves

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 1:17-27. David mourned over the death of Saul and Jonathan. David encouraged the people of Israel to teach the children to use the bow because of the recent events in Israel. He told them not to talk about the news in Gath or in the streets of Askelon. He didn’t want the Philistines to celebrate the loss of lives that had been taken.

He proclaimed that there would be now dew or rain on the mountains of Gilboa because of the loss of Saul’s life there.

David was distraught about the death of Jonathan and Saul. He was upset that Saul wasn’t regarded for the fact that he was anointed by God to be the head of Israel.

Jonathan was like a brother to David. David states that Jonathan’s love meant more to him than the love of women.

When we go through times of mourning it can take a while to get through the sorrow. The memories we have for those we love and care about are with us forever even though they are gone. We have to use the good memories and God’s comfort to get us through times of mourning.

I have lost many people that I cared deeply for in my life including both of my parents, my grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and most recently my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Loss is never easy.

Grief hangs over our heads like a dark cloud that looms on a stormy day. It takes time to work through the grieving process. When you go through these times in life don’t be too hard on yourself. Seek comfort from God to carry you through these difficult times of life.

Daily Bible Reading:

2 Samuel 1:17-27

17 And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son:
18 (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)
19 The beauty of Israel is slain upon thy high places: how are the mighty fallen!
20 Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon; lest the daughters of the Philistines rejoice, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised triumph.
21 Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil.
22 From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.
23 Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.
24 Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel.
25 How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! O Jonathan, thou wast slain in thine high places.
26 I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.
27 How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

Things to think about:

What was David mourning?

What did David have to say about Saul?

What did David say about Saul?

What did David say about the mountains of Gilboa?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in 2 Samuel we see that David was grieving the loss of Saul and Jonathan, his best friend. We know that only You can comfort us when in our loss. Help us to turn to You in our times of need. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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