Saturday, May 6, 2017

May 6: 1 Kings 2:1–9, 2 Samuel 23:1–7; 1 Kings 2:10–12; 1 Chronicles 29:26–30; Psalm 4; Psalm 5; Psalm 6; Psalm 8; Psalm 9; Psalm 11



David's Instructions to Solomon – 1 Kings 2:1–9

  • When the time for David to die nears, he gives instructions to Solomon: to be strong and show himself a man, to keep the charge of the Lord, to take the lives of Joab and Shimei for what they did to David, and to deal loyally with Barzillai.

The Last Words of David – 2 Samuel 23:1–7
  • David speaks his last words, a song praising God for establishing his house as ruler over Israel.

The Death of David – 2 Kings 1:10–12 & 1 Chronicles 29:26–30
  • David dies and is buried in the city of David. He has reigned for forty years, seven years in Hebron and thirty-two years in Jerusalem. Solomon takes the throne and his kingdom is firmly established.

Answer Me When I Call – Psalm 4
  • David's psalm expressing quiet trust amid troubling circumstances.

Lead Me in Your Righteousness – Psalm 5
  • David's psalm, a lament and request for the downfall of his enemies.

O Lord, Deliver My Life – Psalm 6
  • David's psalm, a lament for deliverance.

How Majestic Is Your Name – Psalm 8
  • David's psalm, a hymn of praise.

I Will Recount Your Wonderful Deeds – Psalm 9
  • David's psalm, expressing praise for how God has allowed him to defend Israel from their Gentile foes.

The Lord Is in His Holy Temple – Psalm 11
  • David's psalm, expressing the confidence that the faithful can have, even in severe crisis.

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