Recap of 2 Samuel and then Kings

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!

  The books of Kings and Chronicles show how each decision in Israel's history had a corresponding affect on the nation.  They . will show how God blessed th nation of Israel, they sinned, and then the nation's destruction

  During this study we will see the kings - Solomon, the Divided Kingdom, and Judah. In Chronicles we will see the genealogies, David, Solomon and Judah.

  Let's recap 2 Samuel a moment before starting Kings on Monday.
 First, David gets the report that Saul and his son Jonathan were killed in battle.

Second, David and his men mourn Saul's death and David is appointed as king over Judah; Abner (army commander) makes Ishbosheth, Saul’s son, King over Israel.

   Judah's capital city is Hebron, where David is, then David has six sons by six wives.

  Abner and Ishbosheth are killed, David mourns, then Israel reunites, making David king over all Israel.  He was King of Judah 7 1/2 years, then king over all Israel for another 33 years.

   David then moves the capital city to Jerusalem, where the church began.  Israel at war, defeats the Philistines. David begins to move the ark from Kirjath-jearim to Jerusalem. However, David not allowed to build a house for Jehovah, they had many wars.

   In the war against Ribbah, David remained at the palace and David seduces Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, the Hittite. Then he tries to cover up his sin.

   There comes conflict, misery and heartache in the family because of David's sin with Bathsheba.  His son, Abasolom conspires to take his father's kingdom,  there was dissension among the tribes, famine, more battles, and David's return to God.  It is a very interesting and wonderful read if you have time.  Start at chapter 12 and continue forward to read about the above brief review.  May God be in your every thought and action today. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny