“But the ungodly are like thorn bushes to be pushed aside, every one of them. They cannot be taken in one’s hand. To touch them, one uses a pitchfork or a spear-shaft, and then only to burn them where they lie.“ -2 Samuel 23:6 From verse 6, the subject of discussion takes a sharp turn […]

“For my house stands firm with God — He made an everlasting covenant with me. It is in order, fully assured, that he will bring to full growth all my salvation and every desire.” -2 Samuel 23:5 I’ve been blogging through God’s Word for over a decade now. And you know what I’ve realized? Scripture […]

“For my house stands firm with God — He made an everlasting covenant with me. It is in order, fully assured, that He will bring to full growth all my salvation and every desire.” -2 Samuel 23:5 Verse 5 is controversial. Why? The conflict arises concerning the interpretation of the “everlasting covenant” being spoken of here. […]

“The God of Israel spoke; The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘A ruler over people must be upright, ruling in the fear of God; like the morning light at sunrise on a cloudless day that makes the grass on the earth sparkle after a rain.” -2 Samuel 23:3-4 From verse 4, things get exciting! […]

“The God of Israel says, The Rock of Israel speaks to me; Behold, a Ruler over men, just, a Ruler in the fear of God.” -2 Samuel 23:3 In verse 3, notice how the Lord says this ruler of Israel will be a “Ruler over men.” The word for “men” here is ADAM. ADAM refers to […]