Friday, June 1, 2007

2 Samuel 14-17 & Psalm 74

The reading in 2 Samuel was a long passage so it took me about 20 minutes to read both sections. 

The story of Absaloms rebellion shows the great contrast between a worldly leader, and a ruler after Gods heart.  Absalom feigned justice, David delivered. Absalom was merciless, David continued to show mercy.  Absalom sought the advice of the people  that he trusted, David sought the leadership of the God in whom he placed his trust.

One verse that caught my attention was 2 Samuel 15:7.  It talks about the end of a 40 year time frame.  I wonder if these events occur toward the end of Davids reign, and he is an old man nearing 70.

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