One of Joab’s men stood beside Amasa and said, “Whoever favors Joab, and whoever is for David, let him follow Joab!” (2 Samuel 20:11 NIV) The United Tribes of Israel was a fragile reality after Absalom’s efforts. Even with David’s conciliatory actions, it only took one mischief maker called Sheba to upset it again by […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 20 – Rebellion SquashedHe could not help it. It came naturally to him. I saw him do it as easily as breathing. He and I would be at the same place viewing the same thing and I would be there observing and offering the benefit of my ignorance as to what I observed. He on the other hand […]
Read More A Word On OpportunismHe won over the hearts of the men of Judah so that they were all of one mind. They sent word to the king, “Return, you and all your men.” (2 Samuel 19:14 NIV) The recent exploits of Absalom threatened to tear the Kingdom of Israel apart. When he died, there was no guarantee that […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 19 – A Conciliatory ReturnThis is such a fascinating video to consider in reading and understanding scripture, I just had to share it. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More Social Location and Biblical Interpretation (Mark A. Powell)Charismatic though he was in gaining the support of the people of Israel, Absalom made a big mistake making an enemy of Joab. Joab’s disregard for the clear instructions of King David, showed again just how driven he was to put an end to the life of Absalom. What leads a man to behave in […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 18 – The Return of Joab’s RevengeI am all for instructions. I don’t know how to do certain things, so getting guidance from those who know how to is going to be a big help. I love the fact that people have written down those instructions and for things like cooking (which I rarely engage in) it is the difference between […]
Read More By the BookI like a lot about social media. Sure, there are negative aspects about it, but really it’s a reflection of the human condition which can be as good as you want to see it and as ugly as it can get – and sure, it gets mega-ugly. I like it though because the people I […]
Read More What’s Going On InsideAbsalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than that of Ahithophel.” For the Lord had determined to frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom. (2 Samuel 17:14 NIV) Previously, when David was informed that his top advisor Ahithophel had defected […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 17 – Prayer and AdviceA very good friend celebrates his birthday today. He turns an age that is relatively familiar to me and in as much as there are better qualified folks to give advice, I got to thinking what advice I would share with my good friend to help him enjoy the day and enjoy this stage of […]
Read More A Word of Advice – A Jesus VisionDavid then said to Abishai and all his officials, “My son, my own flesh and blood, is trying to kill me. How much more, then, this Benjamite! Leave him alone; let him curse, for the Lord has told him to. It may be that the Lord will look upon my misery and restore to me […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 16 – How to Deal with the Scornful
