[:en]Hushai, the friend of David went to be Absalom to change whatever advice that Ahithophel will give to Absalom. Between the advices of Hushai and Ahithophel, Absalom chose the advice of Hushai because it touched his pride. So Hushai was able to instruct men to inform David for him to escape. When Ahithophel saw that… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 17[:]
Category: Read Through The Bible
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 16[:]
[:en]The cursing of Shimei was seen by David as a way for the Lord to see his distress and repay him good. *Never be affected by what people say about you*[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 17[:]
[:en]”If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, “I repent, forgive him” (v. 3-4) “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 17[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 16[:]
[:en]A rich man wanted to fire his manager. Before the shrewd manager left, he reduced all the debts owed by the debtors. By doing so, he was using worldly wealth to gain friends for his future. *We can make friends for the Lord by using money wisely. Be a good steward by investing your money… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 15[:]
[:en]Many believed in the flattery and lies of Absalom and joined him. Ittai was a foreigner but he stayed with David. Ahitophel, the grandfather of Bathsheba (2 Samm. 23:34) also abandoned David and joined the rebellion. Hushai, the Arkite wanted to stay with David but David told him to return to Absalom so that he… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 14[:]
[:en]A woman came to David and asked him to restore Absalom. It was a great mistake for David to bring him back to his position for he never repented of his mistake. He was handsome but he was proud with a bad heart. Later, he rebelled against his own father. *Our sins can only be… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 13[:]
[:en]Amnon, the son of David fell in love with Tamar, the sister of Absalom. He thought of a scheme and arranged to have Tamar come to his bedroom and rape her. David did nothing to punish Amnon. As a result, Absalom hated Amnon. Two years later, Absalom set a plot and invited all the king’s… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 12[:]
[:en]David was easy to condemn others not knowing what he himself had done. Nathan came to rebuke and convict him. Although David had repented, he still has to reap the consequences of his forgiven sins. His first born son with Bathsheba died. His daughter Tamar was raped. His son Absalom rebelled against him. And both… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 11[:]
[:en]David remained in Jerusalem while his army went to destroy the Ammonites. His eyes wandered and became an adulterer. When he knew that Bathsheba had became pregnant,, he became a schemer by asking Uriah to come home to his wife. When Uriah did not go down to his house, he became a murderer by sending… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 10[:]
[:en]When Nahash, the king of Ammonites died, his son Hanun succeeded him David sent his men to the land of Ammonites to express sympathy. Instead of showing appreciation, Hanun’s men were suspicious about David’s motive. They thought they came to spy their land. So they seized David’s men, shaved off half of each man’s beard,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 2 Samuel 10[:]