The revolt of Sheba is put down via Joab, who recovers his old post. The injustice to the Gibeonites responsible for a 3 year famine. Some mighty men and their conquests. David the psalmist.

David grief-stricken over Absalom, rebuked by Joab. Conflict over who is most loyal to David, but then another rebel arises and the people follow him! Joab murders Amasa, David's new military commander.

Goforth brings along many famous witnesses to assist him in crying out for God's people to be revived.

The counsel of Ahithophel and Hushai. Israel under Absalom fights against David's servants... and loses 20,000 men.

David, like Jesus 1000 years later, climbs a hill weeping as he leaves Jerusalem in apparent defeat. The persons he meets on the way out. Some bless. Some curse.

Absalom in exile 3 years, then called back to Jerusalem by the king (via the woman of Tekoa and Joab). Strained relationship. Absalom has other ideas...

Bathsheba comforted. Solomon born. Tamar violated. Amnon murdered. The wickedness in David's family spirals downward.

Paul Miller is the compiler of the current series of articles on revival. But he also has written important comments for our own generation. Listen if you dare. Be ready to repent. Dedicated to the Brynford Bible Church of Chicago.

War against Ammon and Aram (Syria), success! Then failure, as David succumbs to desire and covers it with murder. The chapter we wish were not there... Nathan's rebuke from God to David.

David overwhelmed by the promises of God. He begins subduing the region for Yahweh. His kindness to Mephibosheth. His attempt to show kindness to an enemy nation.