“Avshalom sent for Achitofel the Giloni, David’s counselor, to come from his town Giloh and be with him while offering the sacrifices. The conspiracy grew strong, because the number of people favoring Avshalom kept increasing.”-2 Samuel 15:12 Yesterday, I left you hanging with the following quiz question: Why would Achitofel betray David? The answer is […]
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2S15-12: What Would Make You Betray A Close Leader You Once Served?
“But Avshalom sent spies through all the tribes of Isra’el to say, ‘The moment you hear the sound of the shofar, then start proclaiming, ‘Avshalom is king in Hevron.’ With Avshalom went 200 men from Yerushalayim who had been invited; they went innocently, knowing nothing about the scheme.”-2 Samuel 15:11 In verse 11, we can […]
2S15-11: The Ancients Misunderstood the Nature of God—Do We?
“At the end of forty years, Avshalom said to the king, “Please let me go to Hevron and fulfill the vow I made to Adonai.”-2 Samuel 15:7 I wanna point out something interesting. In verse 15:7, Avshalom says to his father, “Please let me go to Hevron and fulfill the vow I made to Adonai.” […]
2S15-10: Hebron—The Second Most Important City In The Bible?
“At the end of forty years, Avshalom said to the king, ‘Please let me go to Hevron and fulfill the vow I made to Adonai.’”-2 Samuel 15:7 Let’s start things off today with a quiz question. Next to Jerusalem, which city in Israel holds the most Hebrew significance? Now, don’t be saying anything dumb like […]
2S15-9: How God Uses The Number Seven To Bring Judgment
“At the end of forty years, Avshalom said to the king, ‘Please let me go to Hevron and fulfill the vow I made to Adonai.’” -2 Samuel 15:7 Alrighty, lemme kick things off today by asking you a question. Verse 7 says that after 40 years, Avishalom decided to go to Hebron, where he would […]