Archives for August 2025

“The Israelites and Absalom camped in the land of Gilead.” -2 Samuel 17:26 Verse 26 tells us that Absalom and his men set up camp in the land of Gilead. Now, don’t be fooled by the term “Israelites” in this verse. It doesn’t mean all of Israel. It’s just a general term referring to men […]

“Avshalom had put ‘Amasa in charge of the army in place of Yo’av. ‘Amasa was the son of a man whose name was Yitra the Isra’eli, who had had sexual relations with Avigal the daughter of Nachash, Tz’ruyah’s sister and Yo’av’s mother.”-2 Samuel 17:25 It was a good thing that David decided to act quickly […]

“David had reached Machanayim by the time Avshalom and all the men of Isra’el crossed the Yarden.”-2 Samuel 17:24] In verse 24, suddenly and without any explanation, we’re told that David and his men traveled to a city named MACHANAYIM. Apparently, David had decided to use this area as his temporary headquarters for the time […]

“When Achitofel saw that his advice was not being followed, he saddled his donkey, set out, and went home to his own city. After setting his house in order, he hanged himself; he died and was buried in his father’s tomb.”-2 Samuel 17:23 From verse 23, the scene suddenly switches back to Jerusalem. Achitofel saw […]

“After they had left, the two climbed out of the cistern and went and told King David, ‘Get up and cross the river, because Achitofel has given such-and-such advice against you.‘”-2 Samuel 17:21 So Absalom’s soldiers, who were on the hunt for Y’honatan and Achima’atz, had left. The coast was now clear. The woman helped the […]