Gibeonite Revenge 1 There was famine in the days of David for three consecutive years; and David sought the presence (face) of the Lord[asking the reason]. The Lordreplied, “It is because of Saul and his bloody house, becausehe put the Gibeonites to death.” 2 So the king called the Gibeonites and spoke to them (now […]
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2 SAMUEL 22
David’s Psalm of Rescue 1 David spoke the words of this song to the Lordwhen the Lordrescued him from the hands of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. 2 He said: “The Lordis my rock and my fortress [on the mountain] and my rescuer; 3 My God, my rock, in whom I […]
2 SAMUEL 23
David’s Last Song 1 Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse declares, The man who was raised on high declares, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel, 2 “The Spirit of the Lordspoke by me, And His word was on my tongue. 3 […]
2 SAMUEL 24
The Census Taken 1 Now again the anger of the Lordburned against Israel, andHe incited David against them to say, “Go,count [the people of] Israel and Judah.” 2 So the king said to Joab the commander of the army who was with him, “Go now through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan [in the […]