THE PLOT OF THE AMBITIOUS SON
2 Samuel 15:1
David's government had become lax. Many causes were awaiting trial.
Cases demanding his royal decision had accumulated. Suitors could get
nothing done. Discontent was rife. The king had forfeited the former
love and respect of his people. Perhaps the sto... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LOYAL STRANGER
2 Samuel 15:13
David was conscious of ill desert; hence his resolve to flee. How
different his bearing now from that great hour when Goliath fell
before him! Ah, conscience doth make cowards of us all! And yet there
was a beautiful spirit of resignation welling up amid the salt... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FRIENDS OF THE FLEEING KING
2 Samuel 15:24
Outside the story of our Lord, the Bible records nothing more
admirable than David's behavior as he passed through this thicket of
thorns. He never appeared to better advantage than during those awful
days. Tribulation had wrought patience, and patienc... [ Continue Reading ]