In the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 16, King David is on the run. He has left Jesusalem as Absalom is making his way towards it.
David meets with Ziba, who has brought with him much provisions for David and his men. David is pleased.
In another town, he meets with Shimei, who curses at David and throws stones at him. David decides to turn the other way, telling his men that the Lord has advised Shimei to throw these insults and therefore they must take it.
In the meantime, Absalom has arrived in Jerusalem . . .
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Absalom's Deceit
In the book of 2 Samuel, Absalom plots deceit for King David in chapter 15. He would stand out by the city gates when Israelites would arrive in Jerusalem, he would stop them and ask about their grievances. Then, he would offer advice and give the perseption that the King David's justice is nowhere to be had.
Over time, the people of Israel turned their loyalty to Absalom.
King David sent Absalom to Hebron. Along the way, he gathered his followers and plotted his takeover of Jerulsalem and his place as the king.
King David got word of this, and gathered up his own men to flee. After he left, he gained word that even his closest advisors had turned to Absalom.
David spoke with his friend, Hushai, and sent him back to Jerusalam, to spy and gain the trust of Absalom by opposing the advice by the said advisors.
Over time, the people of Israel turned their loyalty to Absalom.
King David sent Absalom to Hebron. Along the way, he gathered his followers and plotted his takeover of Jerulsalem and his place as the king.
King David got word of this, and gathered up his own men to flee. After he left, he gained word that even his closest advisors had turned to Absalom.
David spoke with his friend, Hushai, and sent him back to Jerusalam, to spy and gain the trust of Absalom by opposing the advice by the said advisors.
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Beginning The Day With God - a new devotional ebook available on Amazon
Beginning The Day With God, is a new 30-day devotional ebook available now on Amazon's Kindle Store by E. I. Glass.
This devotional ebook contains 30 days of inspirational tales from her life along with a Biblical Scripture. Each devotion is designed to be read in just a few minutes, starting each day out on the right foot with God.
If you crave devotionals, be sure to pick up Beginning The Day With God, by E. I. Glass.
Your spirit will thank you for it.
This devotional ebook contains 30 days of inspirational tales from her life along with a Biblical Scripture. Each devotion is designed to be read in just a few minutes, starting each day out on the right foot with God.
If you crave devotionals, be sure to pick up Beginning The Day With God, by E. I. Glass.
Your spirit will thank you for it.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Absalom returns . . . kind of
In the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 14, Joab decieves David into accepting Absalom's return.
He does this by sending a woman to King David, pleading for his help to save one of her sons. She tells a story of an argument her sons had, along with her husband, and her husband and one of the sons were killed by the other son. A number of her relatives demanded that she the one over to them, so they can kill him in the name of justice.
King David took pity on her and said that if anyone threatens her son, to immediately notify him and he would take care of it.
She then asked if he had cared so much for her situation, why would he wrong God's people. Shen then cleverly asked him why he would not accept his son Absalom back into his palace. David demanded to know if Joab put her up to this. She said he did.
He called on Joab and said that son Absalom was welcome back to Jerusalem, but he was not to stay in his palace. Absalom waited two years in Jerusalem to be able to meet King David, and even asked Joab about it. When Joab failed to tell him, Absalom ordered his servants to light Joab's fields on fire. This got Joab's attention for sure.
Joab then took Absalom to King David, where he was welcomed.
He does this by sending a woman to King David, pleading for his help to save one of her sons. She tells a story of an argument her sons had, along with her husband, and her husband and one of the sons were killed by the other son. A number of her relatives demanded that she the one over to them, so they can kill him in the name of justice.
King David took pity on her and said that if anyone threatens her son, to immediately notify him and he would take care of it.
She then asked if he had cared so much for her situation, why would he wrong God's people. Shen then cleverly asked him why he would not accept his son Absalom back into his palace. David demanded to know if Joab put her up to this. She said he did.
He called on Joab and said that son Absalom was welcome back to Jerusalem, but he was not to stay in his palace. Absalom waited two years in Jerusalem to be able to meet King David, and even asked Joab about it. When Joab failed to tell him, Absalom ordered his servants to light Joab's fields on fire. This got Joab's attention for sure.
Joab then took Absalom to King David, where he was welcomed.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
The rape of Tamar
In the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 13, we meet Tamar, one of King David's daughters.
Tamar was not married and one of her brothers, Absalom, was protective over her. Unbeknownst to her, there was a half-brother of hers named Amnon who was attracted to her. He was so in love with her that he couldn't think of much else.
So, one day, he devised a scheme to fake an illness and have his servants call on Tamar to help take care of him. When she did, he told of his love for her. Love was not replicated. Amnon was enraged by her display of failed affection that he violently raped her, and afterwards hated her as much as he had once loved her.
King David was furious by this and no longer wanted to speak with him.
Two years later, Absalom invited all of his brothers to his place for a feast. Amnon became very drunk, and Absalom ordered his servants to kill him. They did. King David was distraught by the news, and was even more so when Absalom fled to lands far away.
Tamar was not married and one of her brothers, Absalom, was protective over her. Unbeknownst to her, there was a half-brother of hers named Amnon who was attracted to her. He was so in love with her that he couldn't think of much else.
So, one day, he devised a scheme to fake an illness and have his servants call on Tamar to help take care of him. When she did, he told of his love for her. Love was not replicated. Amnon was enraged by her display of failed affection that he violently raped her, and afterwards hated her as much as he had once loved her.
King David was furious by this and no longer wanted to speak with him.
Two years later, Absalom invited all of his brothers to his place for a feast. Amnon became very drunk, and Absalom ordered his servants to kill him. They did. King David was distraught by the news, and was even more so when Absalom fled to lands far away.
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