“He took the crown off Malkam’s head; it weighed sixty-six pounds, with its gold and precious stones; and it was placed on David’s head. He carried off great quantities of spoil from the city.”-2 Samuel 12:30 There’s something weird going on in verse 30. After the war victory, we’re told that David took the crown […]
2S12-27: The Power Of Letting Someone Else Take All The Credit
“Yo’av fought against Rabbah of the people of ‘Amon and took the royal city. Yo’av sent people to David with this message: “I have fought against Rabbah and captured its water supply. Therefore, assemble the rest of the people; lay siege to the city; and capture it. Otherwise, I will capture the city; and it […]
2S12-26: When We Shut God Out, He Eventually Closes the Door
“David comforted his wife Bat-Sheva, came to her and went to bed with her; she gave birth to a son and named him Shlomo. Adonai loved him and sent through Natan the prophet to have him named Y’didyah [loved by God], for Adonai’s sake.”-2 Samuel 12:24-25 Solomon’s name in Hebrew is SHLOMO or שְׁלֹמֹה. Have […]
2S12-25: The Hidden Cost Of Sexual Sin
“David comforted his wife Bat-Sheva, came to her and went to bed with her; she gave birth to a son and named him Shlomo. Adonai loved him.”-2 Samuel 12:24 Any mom would be heartbroken to lose her baby, regardless of the circumstances surrounding the birth. Bathsheba was no exception. Verse 24 tells us that David […]
2S12-24: Sometimes God’s Answer Is No—And That’s When Faith Begins
“David prayed to God on behalf of the child; David fasted, then came and lay all night on the ground.”-2 Samuel 12:16 Once David heard his newborn had fallen ill, he immediately started praying and fasting. This worried his royal court. They wondered what was going on. It wasn’t like David stayed up all night […]
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