David in his old age and death. Adonijah his son tries to take the Throne, but it is given to Solomon. David's charge to his son. Adonijah's further threat...
David's last words. His mighty men. A census taken, and the results recorded. The Temple site purchased and dedicated.
The revolt of Sheba is put down via Joab, who recovers his old post. The injustice to the Gibeonites responsible for a 3 year famine. Some mighty men and their conquests. David the psalmist.
David grief-stricken over Absalom, rebuked by Joab. Conflict over who is most loyal to David, but then another rebel arises and the people follow him! Joab murders Amasa, David's new military commander.
Goforth brings along many famous witnesses to assist him in crying out for God's people to be revived.
The counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai. Israel under Absalom fights against David's servants... and loses 20,000 men.
David, like Jesus 1000 years later, climbs a hill weeping as he leaves Jerusalem in apparent defeat. The persons he meets on the way out. Some bless. Some curse.
Absalom in exile 3 years, then called back to Jerusalem by the king (via the woman of Tekoa and Joab). Strained relationship. Absalom has other ideas...
Bathsheba comforted. Solomon born. Tamar violated. Amnon murdered. The wickedness in David's family spirals downward.
Paul Miller is the compiler of the current series of articles on revival. But he also has written important comments for our own generation. Listen if you dare. Be ready to repent. Dedicated to the Brynford Bible Church of Chicago.
War against Ammon and Aram (Syria), success! Then failure, as David succumbs to desire and covers it with murder. The chapter we wish were not there... Nathan's rebuke from God to David.
David overwhelmed by the promises of God. He begins subduing the region for Yahweh. His kindness to Mephibosheth. His attempt to show kindness to an enemy nation.
David moves the ark back but runs into trouble. His wife's reaction to his dancing. His desire to build a house for God.
Ishbosheth murdered. David now can be king over all Israel, a position he will hold for 33 more years. The Philistines attack the new king and are defeated.
This dear brother of the 19th century died at age 23, but left behind incredible insights into our relationship with God. Hear his cry...
Civil War continues. Joab vs Abner. Saul's people vs David's. Ishbosheth is the king of Israel, David, of Judah. Abner sells out to David but is then murdered by Joab for vengeance. David is outraged and broken by it.
Saul and Jonathan die in battle. David mourns them, and then is chosen as Judah's king. Ishbosheth, son of Saul, is king over the rest of Israel.
Saul hears from Samuel and is brought low. David sent home to Ziklag by the Philistines only to find his town has been burned to the ground and his wives have been captured, all by Amalekites. God through David turns things around quickly.
David again spares Saul, but eventually has to run to the Philistines for protection. Saul, fearing the enemy risen against him, seeks out a medium for encouragement.
Horatius Bonar describes the qualities of the men God has used to bring awakenings to His people.