SCRIPTURE:  2 SAMUEL 3 The war between the house of Saul and the house of David continued for a long period.  The house of David grew stronger while the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker. ABNER GOES OVER TO DAVID (vs. 6-21) Abner conferred with the elders of Israel to make David their king. … Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 7/7/23 (Friday)

SCRIPTURE:  2 SAMUEL 2 DAVID ANOINTED KING OVER JUDAH (vs. 1-7) David and his two wives – Ahinoam and Abigail together with his men settled in Hebron.  When he knew that Saul was buried by the men of Jabesh Gilead, he sent messengers to acknowledge his appreciation for their kindness to Saul.  David was anointed… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 7/6/23 (Thursday)

SCRIPTURE:  2 SAMUEL 1 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel starts with Saul’s death and tells David’s story.  He was crowned as king over Judah and king over all Israel.  He brought the Covenant back to the Tabernacle and led his armies to victory.  He completed the conquest of the Promised Land.  But his national victories had also… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 7/5/23 (Wednesday)

SCRIPTURE;  1 SAMUEL 31 SAUL TAKES HIS LIFE (vs. 1-13) The Philistines fought against Israel and killed many on Mt. Gilboa.  They pressed hard and killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadam and Malki Shua.  Saul was wounded critically so he told his armor bearer to draw his sword and kill him.  But the armor bearer would… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 7/4/23 (Tuesday)

SCRIPTURE:  1 SAMUEL 30 DAVID DESTROYS THE AMALEKITES (vs. 1-31) The Amalekites attacked Ziklag and burned it.  They had taken all the people captive and carried them off.  When David arrived at Ziklag, he found out that his two wives – Ahinoam and Abigail had been captured.  David was greatly distressed but he found strength… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 7/3/23 (Monday)

SCRIPTURE:  1 SAMUEL 29 ACHISH SENDS DAVID BACK TO ZIKLAG (VS. 1-11) The Philistines gathered their forces at Aphek while the Israel camped by the spring in Jezreel.  When the Philistine rulers were marching with their units, they saw David and his men marching with Achish.  Then the Philistine commanders would not allow David to… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 7/2/23 (Sunday)

SCRIPTURE:  1 SAMUEL 28 SAUL AND THE WITCH OF ENDOR (vs. 1-25) Samuel was dead and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in his own town of Ramah.  Saul had expelled the mediums and spiritists from the land.  When Saul saw the Philistines army came and set up camp at Shunem, he… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 7/1/23

SCRIPTURE:  1 SAMUEL 27 DAVID AMONG THE PHILISTINES (vs. 1-12) David decided to leave Israel and settle in the land of Philistines to avoid being destroyed by Saul.  Together with 600 men, David left and went over to Achish, son of Maoch, king of Gath.  Achish gave David the country town of Ziklag and David… Continue reading Our Daily Scripture – 6/30/23