In the aftermath of Absalom's death, David mourns deeply, causing his loyal supporters to feel neglected. Joab, David's general, confronts him and advises him to acknowledge and reward his faithful followers. David listens to Joab's counsel and decides to return to Jerusalem. The tribes of Judah, who had supported David throughout the rebellion, welcome him back with enthusiasm. The people of Israel, however, feel slighted and a dispute arises between the tribes. Eventually, David's wise and diplomatic approach helps resolve the tension, leading to his restoration as the king of a united Israel.
Soon after David's return to Jerusalem, a man named Sheba, a troublemaker from the tribe of Benjamin, leads a rebellion against David's rule. Sensing the danger, David appoints Amasa as the new commander of his army to deal with the uprising. Amasa takes longer than expected to gather the troops, so David sends his loyal general, Joab, with a different group to pursue Sheba. Joab and his forces catch up with Sheba in the city of Abel Beth Maakah, where they lay siege to the city. A wise woman from the city negotiates with Joab, convincing him not to destroy the entire city but to eliminate Sheba instead. The woman's intervention leads to Sheba's death, restoring peace in the kingdom.
This chapter recounts a series of events that occurred during David's reign but are not necessarily in chronological order. First, a famine lasting for three years afflicts the land, which David attributes to Saul's unjust treatment of the Gibeonites. In order to make amends, David consults the Gibeonites and offers them compensation. The Gibeonites request the execution of seven descendants of Saul, which David fulfills. The chapter then highlights the courageous exploits of David's mighty men in battles against the Philistines, including stories of extraordinary bravery and victories over giants. These accounts demonstrate the unwavering loyalty and valor of David's most trusted warriors.
We use Logos Bible Software for our show prep.
Get 5 Free Digital Books and 10% Off- HERE.
Get the Logos 10 Fundamentals for Just $50- HERE.
Check out Ryan's other podcast, God's Whole Story.
Ryan works for Men of Iron, an organization committed to changing a culture one man at a time. If you'd like to get involved, click HERE.
Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
YouTube | Rumble | Medium
Contact us at godsplanyourpart@gmail.com
Thanks so much for listening to the show. We'll See you tomorrow.
-Ryan and Jenny
