2Samuel 1-3
Overview of chapter 1
Three days after the death of Saul an Amalekite came to David at Ziklag and told him of Saul and Jonathan’s death. It turns out that after Saul attempted to kill himself he still had not died and he asked this Amalekite to finish the job, which he did. The Amalekite brought the news and Saul’s crown and bracelet to David. David had the Amalekite killed because he admitted to killing Saul. Then David sang a song of lament for Saul and Jonathan.
Overview of chapter 2
David asked God if he should return to Israel and God told him to go to Hebron. David, his men, and his two wives went their and the people of Judah anointed David as king. Meanwhile, Abner (the commander of Saul’s army)had anointed Saul’s son (Ish-bosheth) as king over Israel.
Abner and Joab (from the camp of David) brought men together and began a civil war between Judah and Israel. Joab’s men were victorious and they chased after Abner. While Abner was being pursued he killed Joab’s brother. The pursuit continued and Abner reached the Benjamites who stood behind him to protect them. Abner called out to Joab and told him to stop chasing him because it would only turn out bad. Joab agreed and returned to David. When an account had been made of all the men it was found that 19 of David’s men died and 660 of Abner’s men.
Overview of chapter 3
The civil war continued and David’s army grew stronger while the army of Israel weakened. David’s family was growing as well, he added several wives and children. During this time Ish-bosheth confronted Abner because Abner had taken one of Saul’s concubines. This upset Abner because he was fighting for Ish-bosheth’s survival and did not think it was something they should be fighting about. Because of this Abner decided to switch sides.
Abner sent messengers to David asking to join up with David. David agreed with the one condition that Abner bring David’s betrothed wife Michal (who is currently married to someone else). Michal was brought amidst the tears of her current husband. Abner met with the elders of Israel to convince them to join up with David and make him king. Abner then asked to go to all the lands of Israel and make a covenant with them. David agreed to let Abner go, and as Abner was leaving Joab saw him. Joab asked David why Abner was allowed to leave alive, and he accused Abner of being a spy. Joab followed after Abner and killed him without David’s knowledge.
David and all the people wept over the death of Abner and David sang a son for him. The people understood that David had not intended for Abner to be killed, and David asked the Lord to repay the evil of Joab.
Reflection
Are you loyal to those whom God has chosen to lead you, even if they are imperfect? When you have experienced a death in your family do you take time to morn, putting everything else on hold? Do you seek justice on your own or ask God to bring it?
For Further Study
Rules for Israel’s king: Deuteronomy 17:14-20.
Three days after the death of Saul an Amalekite came to David at Ziklag and told him of Saul and Jonathan’s death. It turns out that after Saul attempted to kill himself he still had not died and he asked this Amalekite to finish the job, which he did. The Amalekite brought the news and Saul’s crown and bracelet to David. David had the Amalekite killed because he admitted to killing Saul. Then David sang a song of lament for Saul and Jonathan.
Overview of chapter 2
David asked God if he should return to Israel and God told him to go to Hebron. David, his men, and his two wives went their and the people of Judah anointed David as king. Meanwhile, Abner (the commander of Saul’s army)had anointed Saul’s son (Ish-bosheth) as king over Israel.
Abner and Joab (from the camp of David) brought men together and began a civil war between Judah and Israel. Joab’s men were victorious and they chased after Abner. While Abner was being pursued he killed Joab’s brother. The pursuit continued and Abner reached the Benjamites who stood behind him to protect them. Abner called out to Joab and told him to stop chasing him because it would only turn out bad. Joab agreed and returned to David. When an account had been made of all the men it was found that 19 of David’s men died and 660 of Abner’s men.
Overview of chapter 3
The civil war continued and David’s army grew stronger while the army of Israel weakened. David’s family was growing as well, he added several wives and children. During this time Ish-bosheth confronted Abner because Abner had taken one of Saul’s concubines. This upset Abner because he was fighting for Ish-bosheth’s survival and did not think it was something they should be fighting about. Because of this Abner decided to switch sides.
Abner sent messengers to David asking to join up with David. David agreed with the one condition that Abner bring David’s betrothed wife Michal (who is currently married to someone else). Michal was brought amidst the tears of her current husband. Abner met with the elders of Israel to convince them to join up with David and make him king. Abner then asked to go to all the lands of Israel and make a covenant with them. David agreed to let Abner go, and as Abner was leaving Joab saw him. Joab asked David why Abner was allowed to leave alive, and he accused Abner of being a spy. Joab followed after Abner and killed him without David’s knowledge.
David and all the people wept over the death of Abner and David sang a son for him. The people understood that David had not intended for Abner to be killed, and David asked the Lord to repay the evil of Joab.
Reflection
Are you loyal to those whom God has chosen to lead you, even if they are imperfect? When you have experienced a death in your family do you take time to morn, putting everything else on hold? Do you seek justice on your own or ask God to bring it?
For Further Study
Rules for Israel’s king: Deuteronomy 17:14-20.
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