2 Samuel 5-6
2 Samuel 5–6 tells how David is anointed king over all Israel, secures Jerusalem as the nation’s capital, defeats surrounding enemies, and brings the ark of the covenant into the city, celebrating God’s presence among His people.
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Will we meet again?
In my office I keep a file of memory cards from funerals, celebrations of life, and memorial services I have attended or participated in over the years. The file just continues to grow year by year, once again reminding me that all men (and women) die. I have a card from Theresa, who died in a…
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2 Samuel 3-4
2 Samuel 3–4 recounts the struggle between David’s house and Saul’s, highlighting Abner’s defection, his murder, and the fall of Saul’s dynasty as David’s kingdom strengthens.
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2 Samuel 1-2
David grieves Saul and Jonathan and is crowned king of Judah, while tensions rise with Saul’s remaining followers in 2 Samuel 1–2.
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1 Samuel 29-31
David is spared from fighting Israel, while Saul faces defeat and death—marking the tragic end of his reign in 1 Samuel 29–31.
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1 Samuel 27-28
David seeks refuge among the Philistines while Saul, abandoned by God, consults a medium—revealing fear, deception, and the consequences of disobedience in 1 Samuel 27–28.
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1 Samuel 25-26
In 1 Samuel 25–26, David is kept from vengeance by Abigail’s wisdom and again spares Saul’s life, showing restraint and reliance on God’s justice.
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1 Samuel 23-24
In 1 Samuel 23–24, David rescues Keilah, evades Saul’s pursuit, and spares Saul’s life in a cave, demonstrating restraint and trust in God’s justice.
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1 Samuel 21-22
In 1 Samuel 21–22, David flees from Saul, seeks refuge and provision, and gathers followers while Saul’s violent pursuit leads to tragic consequences for the priests of Nob.
