You, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village in Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past. He will be highly honored all around the world. He … Read More
“Go out and stand before me on the mountain” the Lord told him. Elijah stood there, the Lord passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast, rocks were torn loose, but … Read More
But the king replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on buying it, for I cannot present burnt offerings to the Lord my God that have cost me nothing.” 2 Samuel 24:24 Grace is free, but not cheap. Grace … Read More
During the reign of David, there was a famine for three successive years; so David sought the face of the LORD. 2 SAMUEL 21:1 NIV When life knocks you to your knees, that is a good prayer … Read More
The men of Israel deserted David and followed Sheba. But the men of Judah stayed with their king and escorted him from the Jordan River to Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 20:2 NLT I am the King of hearts—including yours. … Read More
May the word of my lord the king bring me rest. 2 Samuel 14:17 NIV I am the King of hearts and Lord of every dimension of your life. When you seriously seek Me, I tranquilize your worry. … Read More
The letter instructed Joab, “Station Uriah on the front lines where the battle is fiercest. Then pull back so that he will be killed.” 2 Samuel 11:15 NLT It is the height of foolishness to reason that the … Read More
The king said, “Is there not still someone of the house of Saul to whom I may show the unfailing, unsought, unlimited mercy and kindness of God?” 2 SAMUEL 9:3 THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE I am King of … Read More
David became more and more powerful, because the Lord God Almighty was with him. 2 Samuel 5:10 NLT The kingdom is Mine forever. I am Jehovah—the One Who Will Always Be Who I Have Always Been. I … Read More
This was the beginning of a long war between those loyal to Saul and those loyal to David. As time passed David became stronger and stronger, while Saul’s dynasty became weaker and weaker. 2 Samuel 3:1 NLT As long … Read More