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Daily Bible Reading “A Truce is Called” (2 Samuel 2:24-32)
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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The Book of Nehemiah: A Story of Dedication and Determination is a Daily Bible Reading Study of the book of Nehemiah by Deborah H. Bateman. The book of Nehemiah is found in the Old Testament of the Bible. Nehemiah was led by God to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah was a great leader. He headed up the project. Despite the opposition that the Jewish people encountered they were able to complete this major project in less than sixty days. Their dedication and determination shines through in every aspect of the project.
The Book of Nehemiah: A Story of Dedication and Determination contains eighteen Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions for contemplation or discussion and a prayer for the day. This is a great Bible study that can be used for either a personal Daily Bible Reading Study or for a group Bible study.
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Daily Bible Reading “David Learned of Saul’s Death” (2 Samuel 1:1-16)
Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 2 Samuel 1:1-16. David returned to Ziklag after the slaughter of the Amalekites. David hadn’t heard about Saul and Jonathan’s death yet, but he was about to hear the news. David had only been back in Ziklag three days when he received a visitor.
A man came out from Saul’s camp. He was dirty and his clothes were torn. When he saw David, he bowed down to him.
David asked him where he came from. He told David that he escaped from the Israel’s camp. David asked him how the battle went.
The man told David that the people had fled from the battle and many were dead, including Saul and Jonathan.
David asked the young man how he knew that Saul and Jonathan were dead. The young man explained that the Philistines were chasing hard after Saul and in Saul’s anguish he fell upon his sword.
He told David that when he happened upon Saul at mount Gilboa that Saul called to him and asked him who he was. He told Saul that he was an Amalekite. Saul requested that he take his sword and finish killing him.
So the young man took his sword and killed Saul, because he was sure he wouldn’t survive with the injuries he had already sustained. The young man took Saul’s crown from his head and his bracelet from his arm and brought them to David.
David was so upset he and all the men that were with him tore their clothes and mourned for Saul and Jonathan. Besides being the leader of Israel, Saul had been David’s father-in-law and Jonathan was like a brother to David. He was David’s best friend.
David asked the young man who he was. He told David that he was the son of an Amalekite, who was a stranger. David asked him wasn’t he afraid to slay, Saul, the LORD’s anointed.
David called one of his young men and told them to slay the Amalekite. David told him his blood was on his head because he had testified with his own mouth that he slayed one of the LORD’s anointed.
This was a sad day for David. He had learned that two people who had been influential in his life were dead. If you’ve ever lost a loved one you can imagine the grief David felt.
Daily Bible Reading:
2 Samuel 1:1-16
1 Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;
2 It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.
3 And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped.
4 And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.
5 And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?
6 And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.
7 And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.
8 And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.
9 He said unto me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay me: for anguish is come upon me, because my life is yet whole in me.
10 So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.
11 Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:
12 And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.
13 And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.
14 And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the LORD’S anointed?
15 And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died.
16 And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD’S anointed.
Things to think about:
- How did David learn about the death of Saul and Jonathan?
- What was David and his men’s reaction to Saul’s death?
- What happened to the Amalekite who killed Saul?
Prayer of the Day:
As we read this Scripture in 2 Samuel we see David’s grief over the death of Saul and Jonathan. Help us in times of grief to turn to You for comfort. Help us to realize that You are always there for us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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The Book of Nehemiah: A Story of Dedication and Determination
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About the book:
The Book of Nehemiah: A Story of Dedication and Determination is a Daily Bible Reading Study of the book of Nehemiah by Deborah H. Bateman. The book of Nehemiah is found in the Old Testament of the Bible. Nehemiah was led by God to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah was a great leader. He headed up the project. Despite the opposition that the Jewish people encountered they were able to complete this major project in less than sixty days. Their dedication and determination shines through in every aspect of the project.
The Book of Nehemiah: A Story of Dedication and Determination contains eighteen Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions for contemplation or discussion and a prayer for the day. This is a great Bible study that can be used for either a personal Daily Bible Reading Study or for a group Bible study.
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Joni and Friends is Celebrating their 35th Anniversary
Joni and Friends is Celebrating their 35th Anniversary
Joni and Friends was established in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada, who at 17 was injured in a diving accident, leaving her a quadriplegic. Joni and Friends is dedicated to extending the love and message of Christ to people who are affected by disability whether it is the disabled person, a family member, or friend. Their objective is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of this group of people in practical ways.
Joni and Friends is committed to recruiting, training, and motivating new generations of people with disabilities to become leaders in their churches and communities.
From local neighborhoods to the far reaches of the world, Joni and Friends strives to demonstrate to people affected by disability, in tangible ways, that God has not abandoned them – He is with them – providing love, hope, and eternal salvation.
As a person in ministry and my own set of challenges to the every day life of being in ministry, I can’t imagine being in a wheel chair and doing what I do, much less all that Joni does.
Joni is an inspiration to those she comes in contact with, whether through her books, radio, TV, or in person. Her courageous spirit is contagious. She inspires others, both those with and without disabilities, to live a full life with her can do attitude. I have seen Joni on several TV interviews and am always inspired and blessed by her testimony.
Joni has a radio program, a TV show, and other programs to help train those in ministry to minister to people with disabilities. They help provide wheel chairs for disabled children in need. She is an inspiration to us all. To learn more about Joni and Friends check out the website at Joni and Friends.
Join me in wishing Joni and Friends a Happy 35th Anniversary.
Blessings,
Deborah H. Bateman
Daily Bible Reading “Saul and His Son’s Fate” (1 Samuel 31:7-13)
Saul and His Son’s Fate
Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from 1 Samuel 31:7-13. When the men of Israel who were on the other side of the valley, and those from the other side of Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they left the cities, and fled. Then the Philistines came and took over their cities.
When the Philistines came to strip the slain, they found Saul and his three sons among the fallen soldiers at mount Gilboa.
They cut off Saul’s head, stripped off his armor, and sent it all around the land of the Philistines, to announce Saul’s death in the house of their idols, and among their people.
They put his armor in the house of Ashtaroth: and they hung his body to the wall of Bethshan.
When the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul; all the strong men took action. They traveled all night, and took the body of Saul and his son’s bodies from the wall of Bethshan. They took their bodies to Jabesh, and burned them. Then, they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and they fasted for seven days.
The men of Israel honored God in the midst of their suffering. They were mourning the loss of their leader and many others who had been lost in the war. They had also lost some of their cities to their enemy. Their hearts were broken. They fasted and turned to the one who could comfort their hearts and souls at this time of trouble.
It is hard sometimes to praise God in the midst of our trials. There will be a day when we no longer have to face the trouble of this world. God will wipe away all of our tears. We will live in peace forever.
Daily Bible Reading:
1 Samuel 31:7-13
7 And when the men of Israel that were on the other side of the valley, and they that were on the other side Jordan, saw that the men of Israel fled, and that Saul and his sons were dead, they forsook the cities, and fled; and the Philistines came and dwelt in them.
8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slain, that they found Saul and his three sons fallen in mount Gilboa.
9 And they cut off his head, and stripped off his armour, and sent into the land of the Philistines round about, to publish it in the house of their idols, and among the people.
10 And they put his armour in the house of Ashtaroth: and they fastened his body to the wall of Bethshan.
11 And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;
12 All the valiant men arose, and went all night, and took the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons from the wall of Bethshan, and came to Jabesh, and burnt them there.
13 And they took their bones, and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, and fasted seven days.
Things to think about:
- What happened when the men of Israel found out about Saul and his son’s death?
- What did the Philistines do when they found Saul and his son’s bodies among the dead soldiers?
- What did the men of Israel do when they found out what the Philistines had done with Saul and his son’s bodies?
Prayer of the Day:
As we study this Scripture we can see that the people of Israel were in much distress. Their leader was dead. Many of their men had been killed. Some of their cities had been overtaken. Surely they were in a state of mourning. They fasted for seven days. That was their way of honoring You in spite of their troubles. Help us to remember that we need to honor You even when life is not going good. Help us to not let the troubled times in our lives turn us away from you. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
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Featured Book:
Our Newest Release:
The Book of Nehemiah: A Story of Dedication and Determination
by Deborah H. Bateman
About the book:
The Book of Nehemiah: A Story of Dedication and Determination is a Daily Bible Reading Study of the book of Nehemiah by Deborah H. Bateman. The book of Nehemiah is found in the Old Testament of the Bible. Nehemiah was led by God to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah was a great leader. He headed up the project. Despite the opposition that the Jewish people encountered they were able to complete this major project in less than sixty days. Their dedication and determination shines through in every aspect of the project.
The Book of Nehemiah: A Story of Dedication and Determination contains eighteen Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions for contemplation or discussion and a prayer for the day. This is a great Bible study that can be used for either a personal Daily Bible Reading Study or for a group Bible study.
Go to: http://amazon.com/dp/B00LLPLGTM
Get your copy now!
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Have a blessed Day,
Deborah
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