Trek Through Truth

David has mercy on his enemies and takes them back, but there are still rebels among Israel. 2 Samuel 19:1-23; Psalm 143; Psalm 144; 2 Samuel 19:24-43; 2 Samuel 20:1-3, 4-26. #everydaychristians

David's allies provide for him while he is running from Absalom, and we learn some new psalm terms. Psalm 42; Psalm 43; 2 Samuel 17:24-29; Psalm 55; Psalm 62; Psalm 70. #everydaychristians

Today features the showdown between Absalom's armies and David's mighty men. Psalm 71; 2 Samuel 18:1-18, 19-33. #everydaychristians

David, surrounded by friends and foes, flees Jerusalem before Absalom, but leaves behind strategic allies. 2 Samuel 16:1-14; Psalm 7; 2 Samuel 16:15-23; 2 Samuel 17:1-22; Psalm 4; Psalm 5. #everydaychristians

David forgives Absalom for Amnon's murder, but Absalom still plots to overthrow David. 2 Samuel 14:23-33; 2 Samuel 15:1-12; 13-37; Psalm 3; Psalm 22. #everydaychristians

Today, we hear about the rape of Tamar and the murder of David's firstborn, Amnon. 2 Samuel 23:13-17, 2 Samuel 5:13-15; 1 Chronicles 3:1-9; I Chronicles 14:3-6; 2 Samuel 13:1-22; 23-39; 2 Samuel 14:1-22. #everydaychristians

David's mighty men, led by treacherous General Joab, continue to conquer the Promised Land. Psalm 103; 2 Samuel 12:26-31; 2 Samuel 8:2; I Chronicles 18:2; 2 Samuel 8:3-8; I Chronicles 18:3-6; 2 Samuel 8:5-12; I Chronicles 18:12-11; I Chronicles 11:10-47; 2 Samuel 23:8-12. #everydaychristians

God forgives David but the consequences that remain are severe. Still, David loves the Lord above all. Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 12:13-25; Psalm 32; Psalm 33. #everydaychristians

David stays away from the battle and gets in trouble with Bathsheba. Uriah is killed as a result. Psalm 20; Psalm 21; 2 Samuel 11:1 I Chronicles 20:1; 2 Samuel 11:2-27; 2 Samuel 12:1-13. #everydaychristians

God makes a promise to David about his kingdom. Giants rear their ugly heads again. David is forced to conquer the new Ammonite king. Psalm 45; 2 Samuel 21: 15-22; I Chronicles 20:4-8; 2 Samuel 8:1; I Chronicles 18:1; 2 Samuel 10:1-19; I Chronicles 19:1-19. #everydaychristians