2 Samuel 21 – Vengeance for the Gibeonites and Battles
Divine Justice and Royal Responsibility: Exploring 2 Samuel 21 Executive Summary ✨ 2 Samuel 21 presents a stark exploration of divine justice and the enduring consequences of broken oaths. The…
Old Testament
2 Samuel 19 – David Returns to Jerusalem
David’s Restoration: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on Reconciliation and Repentance in 2 Samuel 19 Executive Summary ✨ 2 Samuel 19 narrates David’s triumphant return to Jerusalem following Absalom’s rebellion, a…
2 Samuel 14 – Absalom Returns to Jerusalem
The Long Road Home: Finding Forgiveness and Reconciliation in Absalom’s Return Executive Summary 2 Samuel 14 unveils a complex tapestry of forgiveness, political maneuvering, and the enduring consequences of sin.…
2 Samuel 12 – Nathan Rebukes David
Confronting Sin: A Verse-by-Verse Exploration of Nathan’s Rebuke of David in 2 Samuel 12 Executive Summary ✨ 2 Samuel 12 recounts the pivotal moment when the prophet Nathan confronts King…
2 Samuel 11 – David and Bathsheba
The Fall of David: A Coptic Orthodox Commentary on 2 Samuel 11 Executive Summary ✨ 2 Samuel 11 recounts the tragic story of King David’s adultery with Bathsheba and his…
2 Samuel 7 – God’s Covenant with David
God’s Unbreakable Promise: Exploring David’s Covenant in 2 Samuel 7 Executive Summary 2 Samuel 7 recounts a pivotal moment in salvation history: God’s covenant with David. When David expresses his…
2 Samuel 4 – The Assassination of Ish-Bosheth
The Instability of Power: Exploring 2 Samuel 4 and God’s Sovereignty ✨ Executive Summary 2 Samuel 4, *The Instability of Power*, recounts the assassination of Ish-Bosheth, Saul’s son and rival…
1 Samuel 29 – The Philistines Reject David
David’s Dilemma and Divine Providence: Reflecting on 1 Samuel 29 Executive Summary ✨ 1 Samuel 29 recounts a pivotal moment in David’s life. As David seeks refuge among the Philistines,…
1 Samuel 26 – David Again Spares Saul
David’s Steadfast Faith: A Verse-by-Verse Commentary on 1 Samuel 26 Executive Summary ✨ 1 Samuel 26 presents a powerful narrative of David’s unwavering respect for God’s anointed, King Saul, even…
1 Kings 1 – Adonijah Sets Himself Up as King
Adonijah’s Rebellion: Seeking God’s Will in Succession – 1 Kings 1 Executive Summary 1 Kings 1 details a pivotal moment in Israel’s history: the failing health of King David and…