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Nathan’s parable-David confesses his sin. (1-14) ESV Study Bible: David Started by breaking the tenth commandment (coveting, Ex 20:17), then the seventh (Adultery Ex. 20:14), and then the sixth (murder Ex 20:13), while the Lord silently watched his behavior. Here at last the Lord calls him to account for standing above the law. Psalm 51…

Click here to view this Bible Study. Following table is taken from ESV Study Bible.  David’s Rise (1 Samuel 16 – 2 Samuel 10) David’s failure (2 Samuel 11-20) Eager holy warrior Remains in palace Marries honorably Adultery with Bathsheba Protects Saul’s life Plots Uriah’s death Decisive Indecisive Prayers effective Prayers ineffective Fearless when outnumbered…

Click here to view this Bible Study. 2 Samuel 10 (Parallel passage: 1 Chronicles 19) David’s messengers ill-treated by Hanun. (1-5) He has returned kindness to Jonathan’s family, and now he wants to do it to an enemy king also. Nahash had been an enemy to Israel, yet had showed kindness to David. We don’t…

Click here to view this Bible Study. David subdues the Philistines, the Moabites, and the Syrians. (1-8) David subdued the Philistines. They had long been troublesome to Israel. And after the long and frequent struggles the saints have with the powers of darkness, like Israel with the Philistines, the Son of David shall tread them…

God’s covenant with David. (4-17): (Parallel 1 Chronicles 17: 4-15) Reference to the past (4-7) V. 6 I have not dwelt in a house… God did not give any instruction about a building, but tent. Tabernacle at Shiloh had a door and was called a “house” or “Temple.” Eventhough there are suggestions that there were…

Click here to view this Bible Study. 2 Samuel 6 Cont…. (Parallel 1 Chronicles 15-16) Parallel for 2 Samuel 6:13-19a is 1 Chronicles 15:26-29. V. 13 those bearing the Ark… The presence of the LORD should be carried by people, not things and animals. V. 14 David danced…with all his might… This particular dance is…