5The woman conceived and sent word to David, saying, I am pregnant.. Ziba, his sons and servants, and Mephibosheth are there to greet David and help him on his journey through the Jordan and on to Jerusalem. So they were shut up until the day of their death, living as widows. Most people know about David and Goliath, have read the story and know that Goliath was a beastly man that stood very tall and that David was a small boy who had little hope of defeating Goliath. 15 Then Nathan went home. sons death: And David arose from the ground and washed and anointed himself, and changed his garments (12:20). Think of the turning points in our text. We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse; To your tents, O Israel! [r] 24You have established your people Israel as your very own(JY) forever, and you, Lord, have become their God.(JZ). His difficulties should teach us that sin does not pay. (LX), 7Dont be afraid, David said to him, for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. They thought, Even when the child was alive, David refused to listen to us. They tried to help him to get up from the ground. After that, he went back to his palace. Do as you promised, 26so that your name(KB) will be great forever. The men of Israel are not taken aback by the rebuttal of the men of Judah. The Jebusites said to David, You will not get in here; even the blind and the lame can ward you off. They thought, David cannot get in here. 7Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion(FH)which is the City of David. Unfortunately, the child died and he thought fasting is no more necessary. 7When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me, and I said, What can I do?, 9Then he said to me, Stand here by me and kill me! 20When Abner, who had twenty men with him, came to David at Hebron, David prepared a feast(DB) for him and his men. I taught for several years, and in that course of time, I heard a lot of poor excuses. 13When those who were carrying the ark of the Lord had taken six steps, he sacrificed(GZ) a bull and a fattened calf. The people of Judah assemble at Gilgal to assist David and those with him in crossing the river, and to welcome him back as their king. (ME) 13And Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the kings table; he was lame in both feet. But they took the head of Ish-Bosheth and buried it in Abners tomb at Hebron. Besides, we have gotten the point. Joab and his forces finally track down Sheba at Abel Beth-maacah. the sword of Saul did not return unsatisfied. 11Joab said, If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to come to my rescue; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to rescue you. The people anointed Absalom in David's place, but now he is dead. David wishes to show his gratitude to this old fellow and invites Barzillai to accompany him to Jerusalem, where the king promises to abundantly provide for him. 17 And the 28Sovereign Lord, you are God! When David first became king of Israel he wanted to fulfill his covenant with Jonathan, and so he began to search for any descendants of Saul and Jonathan. David fasted and wept so that God would reverse his intention to take the sons life. [b](AE)For there the shield of the mighty was despised,the shield of Saulno longer rubbed with oil. 5When David was told about this, he sent messengers to meet the men, for they were greatly humiliated. David makes it even easier for the people of Judah by announcing that he is firing Joab as commander of his army and replacing him with Amasa. But when Abishai goes out from Jerusalem, leading David's select warriors (the Green Berets or Navy Seals of his day) in pursuit of Sheba, he is accompanied by Joab. He prefers to stay in his own home, near the place where his parents are buried, and where he, before long, will be buried as well.89. The king then kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and he returned to his place. So that place in Gibeon was called Helkath Hazzurim. (BF) 9He made him king over Gilead,(BG) Ashuri(BH) and Jezreel, and also over Ephraim, Benjamin and all Israel. WebDavid's son is killed because of the anointed King of Israel's sins against God (and therefore all Israel) who was the one who anointed and exalted him. Whether he actually did this or not is another matter. Why would you swallow up the inheritance of the LORD? 20 Joab replied, Far be it, far be it from me that I should swallow up or destroy! He does not dare allow Sheba time to gather a following, organize his army, and find fortified cities in which to hide or from which to fight. Our author thought it best to leave his description of the debate at this point, with the added comment that the subsequent words of the men of Judah were harsher (fiercer, KJV, NKJV; sharper, Young's Literal Translation) than the words of the men of Israel (verse 43). I am sure there are things which could be said for all these men, but I will not attempt to do so. It is possible that the forces that left Jerusalem in search of Sheba divided into smaller groups, which fanned out to locate this traitor as quickly as possible. They should have ten times as much claim to David as the men of Judah. [ab] He also struck down Shobak the commander of their army, and he died there. The arguing is all about these things. Or can your servant taste what I eat or what I drink? He is the oldest son (1 Chronicles 2:16), but most important of all, he is the one David sent to pursue Sheba when Amasa did not return. David asks Mephibosheth why he did not accompany him when he fled from Jerusalem. 30Then Joab stopped pursuing Abner and assembled the whole army. 2Now Sauls son had two men who were leaders of raiding bands. 18 He is also head of the body, the church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything. 16 David prayed (DG), 28Later, when David heard about this, he said, I and my kingdom are forever innocent(DH) before the Lord concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner. He brought the young man to Saul's court, where his harp was so soothing that Saul called for David whenever he was vexed by an evil spirit sent by God (I Samuel 9:16). This is a part of the inheritance of the Lord. Does Joab really wish to be responsible for destroying it? Four years after he first appeared in Norwegian waters wearing a camera harness, the beluga whale is on the moveand may be in danger. Joab was the son of Davids other sister, Zeruiah. 20Then David got up from the ground and he washed himself. However, here is your servant Chimham, let him cross over with my lord the king, and do for him what is good in your sight. 38 The king answered, Chimham shall cross over with me, and I will do for him what is good in your sight; and whatever you require of me, I will do for you. 39 All the people crossed over the Jordan and the king crossed too. It is logical that they should take the lead in bringing David back to Jerusalem. How disinclined we are to submit to God's leadership. In addition to the death of Bathshebas first son were the deaths of his sons Amnon and Absalom. 92 This is clear from the words of the woman, recorded in verse 19. Remote sleeps: Canada's best wilderness lodges. He had sex with her as his wife. All of the men of Judah are accompanying David, and half of the people of Israel. And David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground. Word of all this reaches Davids ears while he is still residing in Mahanaim. 17They brought the ark of the Lord and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it,(HG) and David sacrificed burnt offerings(HH) and fellowship offerings before the Lord. He put special oil on his body and he dressed himself in clean clothes. 13 Say to Amasa, 'Are you not my bone and my flesh? Joab and Amasa were therefore cousins. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. The argument does not end here, but goes from bad to worse. Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah? he asked. David knows speed is of the essence. 11How much morewhen wicked men have killed an innocent man in his own house and on his own bedshould I not now demand his blood(EO) from your hand and rid the earth of you!. And yet when these commands conflict with what we want, we quickly and unashamedly turn from the lordship of Christ, setting aside His commands as culturally irrelevant (or some other equally weak excuse for rebellion and disobedience). (EN) That was the reward I gave him for his news! 13:6), Hebrew; Septuagint and Vulgate do not have, Dead Sea Scrolls and some Septuagint manuscripts; Masoretic Text, Masoretic Text; Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint (see also 1 Chron. Do the kinsmen of David think that merely being closer kin gives them priority? lest the daughters of the uncircumcised rejoice. (BO), 18The three sons of Zeruiah(BP) were there: Joab,(BQ) Abishai(BR) and Asahel. And I took the crown(L) that was on his head and the band on his arm and have brought them here to my lord.. He was God's King. Our story reminds me of a ride to a missionary training camp in central India with more breath-taking turns than you think you can handle. WebDavid fasted and wept so that God would reverse his intention to take the sons life. Web1 After the death of Saul, when David had returned from defeating the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag. When we were studying chapter 12, I made the point that David would not have had any comfort in the fact that he would be buried next to the son he had just lost, and that he had to be speaking of his hope of seeing that son in heaven. The chase is on. 27How the mighty have fallen! Heres why. Both tribes follow David for self-serving reasons. Heres how you can help. He said a few panic attacks and his recent Tourettes diagnosis were worth it for living the life of a pop star, but admitted that if his mental health worsened he would be forced to give up music. Was Nepal right to ban solo trekking in the Himalayas? Nevertheless, there are certain consequences he will have to face. This action on David's part does the trick. 18:12); most Hebrew manuscripts, Some Septuagint manuscripts (see also 1 Chron. 15After the Arameans saw that they had been routed by Israel, they regrouped. 31 Now Barzillai the Gileadite had come down from Rogelim; and he went on to the Jordan with the king to escort him over the Jordan. At that point, not only will the city be destroyed, but many people will likely die in the confrontation. King Davids parting charge to his son and heir, King Solomon (1 Kgs 2:112) is read as the haftarah for Parashat Vayechi. All rights reserved, history of the Bible and the search for sacred texts, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The singer said that his mental health issues were a direct symptom of his job. Once again, it is a day of rejoicing and reunion.