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65. The Magnanimity of David

65. The Magnanimity of David

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This chapter is based on 1 Samuel 22:20- 23; 23-27. After Saul’s atrocious slaughter of the priests of the Lord, “one of the sons of Ah..
66.The Death of Saul

66.The Death of Saul

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Again war was declared between Israel and the Philistines. “The Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched in Shunem,&rdqu..
67.Ancient and Modern Sorcery

67.Ancient and Modern Sorcery

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The Scripture account of Saul’s visit to the woman of Endor has been a source of perplexity to many students of the Bible. There are some who ta..
68.David at Ziklag

68.David at Ziklag

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This chapter is based on 1 Samuel 29; 30; 2 Samuel 1. David and his men had not taken part in the battle between Saul and the Philistines, though t..
69. David Called to the Throne

69. David Called to the Throne

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This chapter is based on 2 Samuel 2 to 5:5. The death of Saul removed the dangers that had made David an exile. The way was now open for him to ret..
70. The Reign of David

70. The Reign of David

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This chapter is based on 2 Samuel 5:6-25; 6; 7; 9; 10. As soon as David was established on the throne of Israel he began to seek a more appropriate..
71. David’s Sin and Repentance

71. David’s Sin and Repentance

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This chapter is based on 2 Samuel 11; 12. The Bible has little to say in praise of men. Little space is given to recounting the virtues of even the b..
72. The Rebellion of Absalom

72. The Rebellion of Absalom

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This chapter is based on 2 Samuel 13-19. “He shall restore fourfold,” had been David’s unwitting sentence upon himself, on listen..
73.The Last Years of David

73.The Last Years of David

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This chapter is based on 2 Samuel 24; 1 Kings 1; 1 Chronicles 21; 28; 29. The overthrow of Absalom did not at once bring peace to the kingdom. So l..