2 Samuel
Shimei Curses David
David meets Ziba, the servant of Methibosheth, as he starts down the backside of the Mount of Olives (v. 1). Ziba had two donkeys that were carrying 200 loaves of bread, 100 clusters of raisins, 100 figs, and some wine. David asked him who all of this was for and he replied that …
The Response of Saul’s Death
In spite of all that Saul had done in trying to kill David for many years, David did not rejoice when he learned of his death. He had every reason to hate Saul, but he chose not to. Instead, he chose to look at all the good Saul had done and ignore the times when Saul had attacked …
David Buys Araunah’s Threshing Floor
In response to David’s urgent prayer, the angel of the Lord orders the prophet Gad to tell David to “Go up†to Araunah’s threshing floor. There David is to build an altar to the Lord (v. 18). He obeys as the Lord has commanded (v. 19). Araunah sees t …
David Forgives Absalom
No one in all Israel was as handsome and well-built as Absalom (v. 25). His hair was thick and heavy which he only cut once a year (v. 26). He had three sons and a daughter named Tamar who was very beautiful (v. 27). He came back and lived in Jerusalem for two years but didn&rsqu …