Creative Space for Wanderers
The beginning of chapter 9 includes words from the Lord when He appeared to Solomon a second time. I haven’t kept track, but it is rare that we read, “the Lord appeared…” to anyone. The Lord speaks to prophets through visions, but rarely do we read about direct interaction. The Lord said to him, “I …
and Chapter 8 contains three sections: 1) the Ark is brought into the temple, 2) Solomon’s prayer and 3) the initial sacrifices and celebration. 1. The Ark Brought to the Temple Solomon certainly knew the history behind transporting the Ark, its proper transport and the problems that would arise if not handled well. The poles …
It’s difficult to appreciate how much time elapses in reading through the Old Testament. Chapter 6 begins by simply stating that Solomon’s construction project began in the fourth year of his reign as king. For three years he planned the construction effort. The foundation was laid in the fourth year and the temple completed in …
and Psalm 51 is one of my favorites, forever implanted in my memory. Nathan revealed King David’s horrible transgressions with Bathsheba and against Uriah (2 Samuel 11ff) and David confessed. A man after God’s heart, this psalm is attributed to David as his plea for forgiveness. “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew …
The NIV Study Bible notes that this section is like an appendix to the story of 1st and 2nd Samuel. It contains narrative descriptions of David dealing with God’s wrath as a result of Saul, and his own errors, . Dealing with Saul’s Mess – The Gibeonites Avenged There was a famine during David’s reign …
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and The narrative for this story has several plot lines. The first involves Absalom’s deception and rise to power. Absalom begins taking steps to establish himself as judge and then as king by acting as if he truly cared, “he stole the hearts of the people of Israel” (). Slowly and surely, Absalom turned people …