2 Samuel 18-20, Psalm 83

06/04/24 • 28 min

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On our last episode we followed the trajectory of David’s son Absalom, a handsome young man who had won the hearts of Israel by deception, telling those who came to King David that the king had no time for them. Absalom devises a coup to overthrow David, but his father catches wind of his plot and flees before he arrives. Today, David’s men prepare for battle and meet the forces of Absalom’s Israelite troops. The forest itself claims more lives than the sword, and Absalom meets his end at the hands of Joab. Later, David is restored as king, but not without personal turmoil.

2 Samuel 18 - 1:16 .

2 Samuel 19 - 9:41 .

2 Samuel 20 - 19:59 .

Psalm 83 - 25:38 .

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Christian Standard Bible translation.

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Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Bible

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2 Samuel 18 - 1:16 .

2 Samuel 19 - 9:41 .

2 Samuel 20 - 19:59 .

Psalm 83 - 25:38 .

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Christian Standard Bible translation.

All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.

Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Bible

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2 Samuel 15-17, Psalms 81-82

After killing his brother at a family dinner, Absalom fled to another country, and was only brought back after Joab convinced David to do so by way of a theatric analogy. Today, Absalom begins a plan to win the hearts of the people and turn Israel against his father, the king. Learning of this impending insurrection, David flees Jerusalem with all of his people, save a handle of men who serve as spies. Nathan prophesied that the Lord would bring disaster on David from his own family, and that another man would sleep with his wives before Israel in broad daylight. David’s own son, Absalom, is that man.

2 Samuel 15 - 1:12 .

2 Samuel 16 - 9:44 .

2 Samuel 17 - 15:01 .

Psalm 81 - 21:26 .

Psalm 82 - 23:30 .

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Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Bible

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2 Samuel 21-24, Psalm 84

Now that the account of King David has essentially come to a close, the author recording the account looks back on David’s life to record some of the events that happened during David’s lifetime that were not included in the chronological story line. These accounts include the execution of members of Saul’s family, battles against the giant descendants of Goliath, a song of David, the exploits of David’s best warriors, and the census that David ordered to survey his kingdom. While imperfect, David is sensitive to his sin to the end, seeking repentance when he realizes his error.

2 Samuel 21 – 1:14 .

2 Samuel 22 – 7:16 .

2 Samuel 23 – 13:53 .

2 Samuel 24 – 21:18 .

Psalm 84 – 27:15 .

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Christian Standard Bible translation.

All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.

Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Bible

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