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A New Kind of Kingdom, 2 Samuel 1-3

February 1, 2015 Leave a Comment

King David

Introduction

Text: 2 Samuel 1-3 – David reacts very differently to the news of Saul’s death than the messenger assumed he would.

A Common Thread

  1. He refused to celebrate the demise of his enemies (2 Samuel 1).
  2. He honored those who honored his enemies (2 Samuel 2:4-7).
  3. He refused to harbor a grudge against his enemies (2 Samuel 2:8-3:37).
King David Ish-bosheth
Domain Judah Israel
Army Commanders Joab (brother of Asahel and Abishai) Abner (Saul’s army commander)

Peeling the Onion

Option 1

David is voicing his inability to do anything about Joab (i.e. “My hands are tied. Even though I am king, I am not able to do anything against these rogues.”)

And today, though I am the anointed king, I am weak, and these sons of Zeruiah are too strong for me. May the Lord repay the evildoer according to his evil deeds!” (‭2 Samuel‬ ‭3‬:‭39‬ NIV)

Option 2

David making a statement about the distinctive nature of his reign (i.e. “Even though I am king and I had the authority, I acted gently toward Abner whereas Joab and Abishai have been harsh and violent in their response.”)

And I was gentle today, though anointed king. These men, the sons of Zeruiah, are more severe than I. The Lord repay the evildoer according to his wickedness!” (‭2 Samuel‬ ‭3‬:‭39‬ ESV)

 

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Sermon series: The Life of David: Shepherd. Poet. Warrior. Friend. KING. See all sermons in this series.

 

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