Before we dive into chapter 9, I want to share a profound insight I’ve observed in most Biblical heroes in Scripture. I’ve seen this peculiarity in Moses and Abraham… I’ve also seen it in David and his son Solomon. What am I talking about exactly? It’s the fact that even the most famous and celebrated […]

“B’nayahu the son of Y’hoyada was in charge of the K’reti and P’leti [serving as the king’s bodyguards], and David’s sons were cohanim.“-2 Samuel 8:18 In the closing verse of 2nd Samuel Chapter 8, we’re given an interesting piece of information. We’re told that David’s sons were cohanim or “priests.” Say what?! Some Rabbis try […]

“B’nayahu the son of Y’hoyada was in charge of the K’reti and P’leti [serving as the king’s bodyguards], and David’s sons were cohanim.”-2 Samuel 8:18 The last verse of 2nd Samuel Chapter 8 is mysterious. We’re told a dude named B’nayahu was placed in authority over the Kreti and P’leti. The Complete Jewish Bible goes out […]

“Tzadok the son of Achituv and Achimelekh the son of Evyatar were cohanim, S’rayah was secretary,”-2 Samuel 8:17 Alrighty, so in verse 17, we encounter something interesting that’ll fly over the heads of 99% of pastors, preachers, and Bible teachers on the planet. We’re told that a man named Tzadok became the High Priest right […]

“Yo’av the son of Tz’ruyah was commander of the army, Y’hoshafat the son of Achilud was chief adviser,”-2 Samuel 8:16 So at the end of 2nd Samuel Chapter 8, we’re told something interesting. We’re told that Yo’av (or Joab in gentile English translations), had become the commander of David’s army. You remember this bad dude, […]