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  • The Book of 1 Kings Chapters 01 & 02 ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of 1 Kings.

    This is episode #01 chapters 01 & 02.

    1 Kings Chapter 1 begins by discussing the final days of King David. The chapter begins with David lying in bed in his old age unable to keep warm, though clothes are heaped over him.

    1 Kings 2, David knows his time is coming to a close. He calls on his son, Solomon, to take his place as leader.



    21 min
  • The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 23 & 24 ESV Version.

    The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 23 & 24 ESV Version.


    2 Samuel Chapters 23, this chapter continues with the rest of the song that King David sang to the lord. David sings about how the spirit of God spoke through him and how if his house was not right with the Lord then he would not receive salvation. The words of the song also describe that evil men should be cast aside just like they were thorns.

    2 Samuel Chapters 24, the Lord told King David to take a census of Judah and Israel. David told Joab and his army commanders to go to all of the tribes in Israel and Judah so they could enroll fighting men because he needed to know how many there actually were.

    13 min
  • The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 21 & 22 ESV Version.

    The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 21 & 22 ESV Version.


    2 Samuel 21 reveals David’s relationship with the Gibeonites and how he seeks to make amends after Saul tried to destroy them.

    2 Samuel Chapter 22 is an exaltation from King David recounting how the Lord had rescued him from his enemies, including the mad King Saul, who tried to kill him more than once. In this song of praise, David calls God his deliverer, his fortress, and the rock in which he takes refuge. God is also his shield and salvation.

    12 min
  • The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 19 & 20 ESV Version.

    The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 19 & 20 ESV Version.


    2 Samuel Chapter 19, David wept and mourned the death of Absalom. David’s troops did not celebrate their victory because their king was in mourning. Then Joab went see David and told him that he had humiliated his men. He went on to say that the men had saved his life and the lives of all his sons, daughters, wives, and concubines.

    2 Samuel Chapter 20, There was a man of Belial called Sheba. He blew the trumpet and shouted, “We have no part in David or the inheritance in Jesse’s son! Each man to his tents!” People followed Sheba, but the people of Judah clave unto their king.

    16 min
  • The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 17 & 18 ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of 2 Samuel.

    This is episode #09 chapters 17 & 18.

    2 Samuel Chapter 18, Ahithophel told Absalom that he should select 12,000 men so they could pursue David while he was weak and tired. This seemed like a good plan to Absalom. Then Absalom wanted to talk to Hushai the Arkite to hear what he had to say about this plan. Hushai told him that the plan was not a good one.

    2 Samuel Chapter 18, tells of the battle David faced against his own son Absalom and of his victorious command of the thousands of men who followed him.

    14 min
  • The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 15 & 16 ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of 2 Samuel.

    This is episode #08 chapters 15 & 16.

    2 Samuel Chapter 15, Absalom had treated the Israeli people well and they adored him. He asked the king if he could go to Hebron so he could fulfill a vow that he had made to God. He told King David that his vow was to worship God in Hebron. The king told him to go in peace and so Abasalom left for Hebron.

    2 Samuel Chapter 16, David has fled Jerusalem because his son Absalom wants to usurp his throne. On the way out, he meets a steward of Mephibosheth named Ziba. Ziba has fresh donkeys and refreshments for the king and his people. David thanks him and rewards him by giving everything that was Mephibosheth’s to Ziba.

    12 min
  • The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 13 & 14 ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of 2 Samuel.

    This is episode #07 chapters 13 & 14.

    2 Samuel Chapter 13, David’s son, Amnon, fell in love with his sister, Tamar, who was a virgin. One day, pretending to be ill, he had his sister bake some bread for him and when she tried to feed it to him, he grabbed her hand. Then, he told her to get into his bed.

    2 Samuel Chapter 14, David’s son Absalom is in exile and David wants him back. So Joab, one of the king’s men, has a wise woman from Tekoa brought to him. He tells her to pretend that she is grieving. She is to dress in mourning and not use any makeup. Then, she is to go in to David and say the words Joab tells her to say.

    17 min
  • The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 11 & 12 ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of 2 Samuel.

    This is episode #06 chapters 11 & 12.

    2 Samuel Chapter 11, During the spring, at a time when most kings head off to war, King David told Joab to go battle with his men, as well as the entire army of Israel. They wiped out the Ammonites and also besieged Rabbah while the king stayed in Jerusalem.

    2 Samuel Chapter 11, finds Nathan, the prophet, rebuking David, who has sinned.


    13 min
  • The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 09 & 10 ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of 2 Samuel.

    This is episode #05 chapters 09 & 10.

    2 Samuel Chapter 9, King David wanted to know if there was anyone left in Saul’s house that he could show kindness towards because of Jonathan. Saul had a servant named Ziba and he was summoned to appear in front of David. The king asked the servant if he really was Ziba and the servant said that indeed he was.

    2 Samuel Chapter 10, reveals the further military successes of King David. In this chapter, the Ammonites are those who fall before David and his army.

    8 min
  • The Book of 2 Samuel Chapters 07 & 08 ESV Version.

    Welcome back to Reading with Ben! Let's continue the lecture on the book of 2 Samuel.

    This is episode #03 chapters 07 & 08.


    2 Samuel Chapter 7, David is firmly ensconced as the King of Israel and his enemies have been vanquished. He has brought the Ark of the Covenant to Zion, also called the City of David, after it had been long exiled.

    2 Samuel 8, delves into some of the victories that King David experienced during his reign.


    10 min

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