“King Shlomo answered his mother, ‘Why are you asking Avishag the Shunamit for Adoniyah? Ask the kingdom for him too! After all, he’s my older brother! Yes, for him, and for Evyatar the cohen and for Yo’av the son of Tz’ruyah!’”-1 Kings 2:22 We continue with our story of Adonijah’s secret visit to Bathsheba. Recall […]
1K2-14: The Hidden Danger of Wanting What You Can’t Have
Let’s get back to the story of Adonijah’s secret visit to Bathsheba. Recall, he was David’s son through his wife Haggit. Remember, this was the rascal who had thrown a huge party in honor of himself becoming the next king. That ridiculous effort was quickly put to a stop by the Prophet Nathan and Solomon’s […]
1K2-13: When God Removes Your Safety Net
Let’s get our bearings on where we’re at. Solomon is 20 years old. He has just inherited the kingdom from his father, David. David is now “sleeping with his ancestors.” Solomon can no longer go to his father for advice. The situation must have been as overwhelming as it was intimidating. How in the world […]
1K2-12: When You Want the Throne God Didn’t Give You
“Shlomo sat on the throne of David his father; and his rule had become firmly established.” -1 Kings 2:12 Verse 12 makes it clear that Solomon is now the undisputed King of Israel. The Holy Land is about to enter an unprecedented period of peace and calm. But wait. Just when we think everything is […]
1K2-11: The Truth About David’s Tomb Nobody Talks About
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 […]
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