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The Reign of David
Today's reading 2Samuel 16-18
King James Version with Web Encyclopedia Links: 2Samuel 16; 2Samuel 17; 2Samuel 18

2Samuel 16 David met Ziba, the steward of Mephibosheth, with provisions for David, who wanted to take advantage of the crisis.

Shimei curses David (v. 5-14). Hushai and Ahithophel (16.15-17-27) gave some evil advice to Absalom which include sleeping with David's concubines, which was in fulfillment with what Nathan told David (2Samuel 12.11-12) what God would allow to happen him after he sinned with Bathsheba.

2 Samuel 17
Ahithophel wanted David defeated and humiliated, Hushai was a friend of David and his advice took advantage of Absalom's uncertainty, his fear and egotism. In verse 14 Then Absalom and all the men of Israel said, "The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel." For the LORD had ordained to thwart the good counsel of Ahithophel, so that the LORD might bring calamity on Absalom. (NASB). Ahithophel saw that his advice was not followed so he hanged himself. (v. 23). God had provided food, drink and necessities for David and his people (v. 27-29).

2Samuel 18
when fleeing from David's army, Absalom fled on his donkey and was under the thick branchws of an oak tree when his hair got caught in the tree. He was left dangling in midair. Joab heard about it and threw three javelins in Absalom's heart while he was hanging in midair. Joab's armor bearers came and killed Absalom.

LARGE PICTURE OF THE DEATH OF ABSALOM 2SAMUEL 18

In verses 19-33 David waited to hear the outcome of the battle and found out that Absalom was killed.

Guzik on 2Samuel 16
Guzik on 2Samuel 17
Guzik on 2Samuel 18

More on Absalom

2 Samuel 16, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 17, with Commentaries, verse by verse
2 Samuel 18, with Commentaries, verse by verse

Arthur Pink-The Life of David
Deffinbaugh on 2 Samuel (Series)
Bob Roe on The Life of David

Links to Commentaries and other References - 2 Samuel


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