When we last left off, David was at the peak of his rulership and enjoying the fruits of Israel’s prosperity. But that was about to change. One day, while relaxing on the rooftop of his palace, David catches a glimpse of a married woman named Bathsheba bathing. He is mesmerized by her beauty and summons […]

Alrighty, let’s pick up where we left off as we continue with our review of the key events leading up to the Book of Kings. So David, now the newly anointed king, needs a capital city for his kingdom. What happens next is momentous. He conquers the Jebusite city of Jerusalem and makes it his […]

We continue with our review of the key events leading up to the Book of Kings. So Saul, Israel’s first king, is now dead, having been slaughtered on the battlefield against the Philistines. Soon after, David is crowned king by his followers and the southern tribe of Judah at Hebron. In the meantime, Abner, Saul’s […]

We’re continuing with our review of the key events leading up to the Books of Kings. When we last left off, David and his men had fled to the desert to escape King Saul. During this time, we encountered what is perhaps one of the most memorable occasions in all of Scripture.  Saul is relieving […]

Following on the heels of our last post, the Philistines have returned in full force. And this time, they’ve got a new hero: A 9-foot behemoth named Goliath. This giant had all of Israel, including King Saul, quaking in their boots. However, only David, a young shepherd boy, was not afraid. He offered to fight […]