After Absalom had lived in Geshur for three years, Joab convinces King David to allow Absalom to return to Israel. Once back in Jerusalem, Absalom begins to undermine David’s standing with the people. “So Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel” (2 Samuel 14:6b NKJV). Pastor Kevin provides context for this account in light of Old Testament laws, including those…
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Sermons on 2 Samuel (Page 3)
Joab lays siege to the Ammonite city of Rabbah then summons David, ensuring that the king will get credit for defeating Israel’s last standing enemy. Amnon becomes obsessed with his half-sister Tamar, enlists a friend to help, then rapes and subsequently rejects her. Two years later, Tamar’s brother Absolom murders Amnon, then flees to Geshur. We see how Tamar’s tragic story was…
Today’s study includes a close look at Psalm 51, David’s prayer of repentance, which he penned after Nathan confronted him over his adultery and murder. Related passages reveal God’s great mercy in forgiving the sinner who humbly repents and seeks His forgiveness. Pastor Kevin addresses questions including: What would have happened if Nathan had not been obedient to confront David over his…
Audio File Includes Communion Service at the End King David stays in Jerusalem as he sends his army to battle against the Ammonites. “Then it happened one evening that David … saw a woman bathing, and the woman was very beautiful to behold (2 Samuel 11:2 NKJV). David learns that she is Bathsheba, the wife of one of his warriors who is…
King David conquers several neighboring enemies of Israel including the Philistines, the Moabites, the Ammonites, Syrians, and Edomites, peoples who are enemies of Israel to this day. “So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered judgment and justice to all his people” (2 Samuel 8:15 NKJV). David takes Jonathan’s surviving son under his protection and provision: “But the king spared Mephibosheth…