Monthly Archives: May 2012

In 1 Kings 6 and 7 Solomon builds the temple. Everything si covered in gold. He brings in all the things David had dedicated to the Lord.  He also builds his own house. In 1 Corinthians 12 Paul establishes that … Continue reading →

In 1 Kings 3 Solomon sacrifices at a the high places. These are the tops of mountains. These are the places where sacrifices are made until the temple is built. It was believed that there was a dome that separated … Continue reading →

We have finished 2 Samuel and David’s reign is coming to an end. We are now beginning the reign of the kings that followed David. In 1 Kings 1 David is getting quite old. His son Adonijah decides he should … Continue reading →

2 Samuel 23 recounts those who fought in David’s army and some of their battles. In 2 Samuel 24 God is angry with Israel and tells David to count the people. Joab tries to change David’s mind but he remains … Continue reading →

2 Samuel 21 and 22 open with a famine. David asks God why there is a famine and God says it is because Saul went against the Gibeonites whom Israel had spared. David gives seven descendants of Saul to the … Continue reading →

In 2 Samuel 19 and 20 Joab shames David for mourning over Absalom and bringing shame to his troops when they fought to protect him. David takes his place at the city gates to review the troops. The people of … Continue reading →

2 Samuel 17 and 18 describe a battle Absalom wages against David. God arranges for him to get bad counsel from his men. David is warned about the battle. He is counseled to remain at camp while his men go … Continue reading →

2 Samuel 15 opens with Absalom mounting a campaign to take away David’s throne. He ingratiates himself with a large group of people and becomes king at Hebron. David hears about Absalom’s coup and responds with fear. He flees Jerusalem … Continue reading →

In 2 Samuel 13 and 14 the results of David’s sin continue. His son Amnon rapes his daughter Tamar, Absalom’s sister. She is disgraced and lives in Absalom’s house the rest of her life. David doesn’t punish Amnon for his … Continue reading →

2 Samuel 11 and 12 tells a very familiar story. David sends his army to battle with the Ammonites. It is customary for the king to go with the troops, but David didn’t go. He should have. David sees a … Continue reading →