So where was David buried? At first glance, the answer might seem simple. But not so fast, homies. Because when you dig into it, two conflicting theories emerge that cause a lot of confusion. So let’s clear things up. First, based on the Scriptures and ancient records, David was almost certainly buried in the […]

“Then David slept with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David.”-1 Kings 2:10 So we’re told David went to “sleep with his ancestors.” This is a carryover phrase from the days of ancestor worship. And yes, the ancient Israelites at this time did believe that after death, a righteous person would, in […]

“Then David slept with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. David had ruled Israel for forty years — seven years in Hevron and thirty-three years in Yerushalayim.”-1 Kings 2:10-11 Verse 10 almost brings me to tears. Why? Because I’m told of the end of one of my favorite Bible heroes: the great […]

“Finally, you have with you Shim‘i the son of Gera the Binyamini, from Bachurim. He laid a terrible curse on me when I was on my way to Machanayim; but he came down to meet me at the Yarden; so I swore to him by Adonai that I would not have him put to death […]

“But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gil‘adi. Include them with those who eat at your table, because they came and stood with me when I was fleeing from Avshalom your brother.”-1 Kings 2:7 Onward, in contrast to what David ordered Solomon concerning Joab, David’s instructions now take a positive turn. David next […]