“In Sha’ul’s household, there had been a servant named Tziva, and they summoned him to David. The king asked him, ‘Are you Tziva?’ and he answered, ‘At your service.’”-2 Samuel 9:2 So yesterday we talked about how David had turned over the remaining members of Saul’s family to the Gibeonites to be executed… And how […]

“David inquired, ‘Is there anyone still alive from the family of Sha’ul, to whom, for Y’honatan’s sake, I can show kindness?’”-2 Samuel 9:1 So let’s get our bearings on where we’re at. 2nd Samuel Chapter 9 is all about David’s faithfulness to a vow he made before the Lord concerning Jonathan’s descendants. In this case, […]

Today, we begin 2nd Samuel Chapter 9. To read the Complete Jewish Bible, click HERE. To read the King James version, click HERE. “David inquired, ‘Is there anyone still alive from the family of Sha’ul, to whom, for Y’honatan’s sake, I can show kindness?’”-2 Samuel 9:1 As we dive into 2nd Samuel chapter 9, remember […]

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 […]