Coffee and Devotions

David's and Ish-bosheth's forces clash at Gibeon, where Asael dies and David's men prevail. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-2-12-32-trust-gods-promises-in-the-battle

Abner makes Saul's son Ish-bosheth king over Israel while David reigns over Judah in Hebron. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-2-8-11-trust-god-through-hard-providence

David seeks the Lord, is anointed king over Judah in Hebron, and honors the men who buried Saul. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-2-1-7-god-keeps-his-promise-of-a-king

David laments Saul and Jonathan, honoring their lives and mourning the loss of his beloved friend. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-1-17-27-grieve-with-resurrection-hope

David mourns Saul's death and judges the Amalekite who claims to have killed the Lord's anointed. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-1-1-16-honor-the-lords-anointed

The Lord brings down unfaithful Saul and transfers the kingdom to David. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-10-1-14-look-to-jesus-the-perfect-king

This passage records the family of Benjamin through King Saul, tracing his descendants and their continuing family line. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-9-35-44-adopted-into-gods-family

The Levites served at Jerusalem's temple as gatekeepers, caretakers of its vessels and supplies, bakers, and singers, each with trusted responsibilities. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-9-17-34-your-whole-life-for-jesus

Families from Israel's tribes, priests, and Levites lived in Jerusalem, the city of the king and the temple of God. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-9-3-16-a-home-with-god-forever

Benjamin's family line and Judah's exile show God's covenant faithfulness despite his people's unfaithfulness. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-8-1-9-2-follow-the-faithful-king