The Ark of The Lord has made it to Jerusalem. The people are celebrating; David chief among them. They enter with joy; dancing, singing, and praise to the Lord. But one watches on without joy. This final leg of the journey for the Ark has been short in distance but full and robust in celebration. […]
We continue the journey from Kiriath Jearim to Jerusalem with the Ark of The Lord. Something happens along the way that stops the whole process. Uzzah touches the Ark and dies for it. When we left David and all those who were with him they were celebrating the return of the Ark of The Lord […]
David is now in a new home and he wants God near him. It’s time to bring the Ark of The Lord back with the people. It will be with GREAT fanfare and rejoicing. The Philistines sent the Ark of The Lord on its way to Israel. They had captured it in battle and brought […]
David faces his old enemy/friend; the Philistines. As king of Israel it’s time to kick them out of the country. But does God agree? What is His plan? David started out his military career by facing the Philistines; Goliath to be exact. He defeated him and took his head as proof. He spent many battles, […]
Abner has fallen at the hand of Joab. David did NOT order or even know of Joab’s intent. David will honor Abner as the great man he was. And Israel will watch. David was truly moved by the loss of Abner. Not just for what his life had represented as possible through his directing Israel […]