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…
Read MoreClick 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…
Read MoreClick here to view this Bible Study. The ark removed from Kirjath-jearim. (1-5) Parallel Passage 1 Chronicles 13:1-8 The ark signified the Mosaic covenant and was the symbol and location of God’s presence on earth. But it was neglected for over 70 years since the ark was taken into the house of Abinadab after its…
Read MoreClick here to view this Bible Study. David king over all Israel. (1-5) David was anointed as king for the third time. It is not clear how soon the events of chapter 5 followed the events of chapter 4. Since David ruled Judah for 7 years and six months and Ish-bosheth ruled the 11 tribes…
Read MoreJoab kills Abner. (22-27) Vs. 22 & 25: Joab was not there during Abner’s visit to Hebron. When he learnt everything, he confronted David for sending him away. Abner came to deceive you… Joab used a common assumption. We can see how a spiritual person looks at things and move forward confidently and how an…
Read MoreAbner, after quarrel with Ish-bosheth, convinced the elders of Benjamite and the whole Israel to make David as the king of Israel. When he was working on this arrangement with David, Joab killed Abner without David’s knowledge and David did not like this act of Joab. So, David mourned for Abner. Thus people knew that…
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