Snapshots from David's Life

July 22, 2018 • Dr. Mark Strauss

Sheba's Revolt-Song of Praise

July 15, 2018 • Dr. Mark Strauss

The main events of the book of 2 Samuel end with the revolt of Sheba against David. What follows is an epilogue, recounting various events in David’s life: justice for the Gibeonites; various wars against the Philistines; David’s song of praise; David’s last words; lists of David’s mighty men; David’s sin in taking a census; and David’s building of an altar in preparation for the temple.

David Wins the Battle But Loses a Son

July 8, 2018 • Dr. Mark Strauss

1 & 2 Samuel