1 Chronicles 20:1 “Then it happened in the spring, at the time when kings went out to battle… But David stayed at Jerusalem…” The chronicler did not include David’s actions and choices when he stayed in Jerusalem. David’s indiscretion with Bathsheba and the killing of her husband was not revealed. God dealt with David […]
1 Chronicles 20:2-8 Conquests are utterly defeating to the enemies. And David did just that. Conquests involve war and killing. Conquests are over enemies which may be stronger than you and even unusual – different from you. David and his army conquered descendants of giants. What giant needs to be conquered in your life? […]
1 Chronicles 20:1 Spring came and kings went out to battle. Joab, King David’s field general, led out the troops and ravaged the land of Ammon and then proceeded to besiege Rabbah.And Joab struck Rabbah and overthrew it. “But David stayed at Jerusalem.” King David set himself up for spiritual defeat by staying […]
1 Chronicles 19:1-19 King David sent some of his army to show comfort and condolences of kindness to a new king, whose father died. This dead king had been kind to David and David desired to honor his memory. The advisors to the new king assumed David sent his men to spy out the […]
1 Chronicles 18:14-17 King David reigned over all of Israel. He did many wise things to bring his country together. David chose leaders for various positions in his government. David was known for administering justice and righteousness “for all his people.”1 Chronicles 18:14 David chose Joab over his army. David chose Jehoshaphat as recorder. […]
Only one day from celebrating the Christmas gift of Jesus Christ! 1 Chronicles 18:7-13 David confiscated shields made of gold from his enemies and brought them to Jerusalem. David took large amounts of bronze and later Solomon, his son, would use that bronze to make items used in the temple and in the building of the temple. […]
Only two days from celebrating the Christmas gift of Jesus Christ! 1 Chronicles 18:1-6 After the issue of building a house for God was settled, David went to war and defeated the Philistines.1 Chronicles 18:1 Next the Moabites were soundly defeated. 1 Chronicles 18:3- Next were other enemies, which were also defeated. And […]
1 Chronicles 17:24-27 David had a heart for God. Do you? He had a relationship with God. Do you? David successfully led the procession into Jerusalem, the ark of the covenant was housed under a tent, as it had since the days of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery. Then he said […]
1 Chronicles 17:16-23 David was told “No!” by God to build a house for God in Jerusalem. What?!!!! David had a heart’s desire to honor his God, and God told him “No”? How did David react to this affront to his royal presence? King David went in and sat before the LORD. He prayed […]
1 Chronicles 17:10b-15 David desired to build a house for God. And God said, No! The LORD said He would have one of David’s sons build a temple (a house for God). The LORD went further and said that He would establish the kingdom under this son (it would be Solomon). The LORD promised […]