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The Reign of David
Today's reading 2 Samuel 16-18; Luke 17.20-37
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 2Samuel 16; 2Samuel 17; 2Samuel 18
2Samuel 16 David met Ziba, the steward of Mephibosheth, with provisions for David, who wanted to take advantage of the crisis.
Shimei curses David (v. 5-14). Hushai and Ahithophel (16.15-17-27) gave some evil advice to Absalom which include sleeping with David's concubines, which was in fulfillment with what Nathan told David (2Samuel 12.11-12) what God would allow to happen him after he sinned with Bathsheba.
2 Samuel 17
Ahithophel wanted David defeated and humiliated, Hushai was a friend of David and his advice took advantage of Absalom's uncertainty, his fear and egotism. In verse 14 Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, "The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel." For the LORD had ordained to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel, so that the LORD might bring calamity on Absalom. (NASB). Ahithophel saw that his advice was not followed so he hanged himself. (v. 23). God had provided food, drink and necessities for David and his people (v. 27-29).
2Samuel 18
when fleeing from David's army, Absalom fled on his donkey and was under the thick branchws of an oak tree when his hair got caught in the tree. He was left dangling in midair. Joab heard about it and threw three javelins in Absalom's heart while he was hanging in midair. Joab's armor bearers came and killed Absalom.
LARGE PICTURE OF THE DEATH OF ABSALOM 2SAMUEL 18
In verses 19-33 David waited to hear the outcome of the battle and found out that Absalom was killed.
Guzik on 2Samuel 16
Guzik on 2Samuel 17
Guzik on 2Samuel 18
More on Absalom
2 Samuel 16, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 17, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 18, with Commentaries, verse by verse
Arthur Pink-The Life of David
Deffinbaugh on 2 Samuel (Series)
Bob Roe on The Life of David
Links to Commentaries and other References - 2 Samuel
Today's ReadingLuke 17.20-37
Luke 17 with Commentaries, verse by verse
Luke 17.26-27; Matthew 24-37-39
He then spoke about the coming of the Kingdom of God. He warned them about false Christs. Be careful what 'prophets of today' tell you when Jesus is coming back. They will have their eschatolgical (second coming charts) predicting when He is coming back or when we would be raptured. Jesus said that we should be watchful because verybody will be going about their business when Jesus returns just like in the days of Noah.
Again we are told to be watchful. He also gave the analogy of Lot and Sodom, when God punished Sodom. People were eating and drinking, buying and selling. We need to understand the signs. Do not feel secure, for instance that some say we may not go through the Tribulation. No one will know until it happens. It is better to be alert and watchful than to be unprepared and having a false sense of security, and then He appears!!
He spoke one of the shorter verses in the Bible 'Remember Lot's wife.' She looked back. If we try to save our life we lose it and vice versa. This again is a paradox. We are to be watchful of the coming of the Kingdom of God and not be so absorbed with every day activities that we forget that He is coming back,
IVP Commentarry on Luke 17.11-18.8
Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke
Links to Commentaries and other References - Luke
Bible Study Tools
Jesus Saves
How to Become a Christian
This Posting is NOT a commentary of the passages read today but it is a devotional. Please send a comment if something spoke to you today from the passages, links or thoughts that I have shared with you.
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