How could a loving God take the life of David’s child because of the
sin of David?
PROBLEM: As a result of David’s sin with Bathsheba, the life of the
child that Bathsheba bore to David was taken. However, 2 Samuel 12:15
states that it was the Lord who struck the child with illness so that
it died.... [ Continue Reading ]
How can we justify David’s cruelty to his enemies?
PROBLEM: This passage implies that David tortured his enemies, since
he “put them under saws, and under axes or iron, and made them pass
through the brick-kiln” (KJV). But torture is wrong, and Jesus said
“love your enemies” (Luke 6:35).
SOLUTION:... [ Continue Reading ]