2 Samuel 18-19 show the painful outcome of Absalom’s rebellion. In 2 Samuel 18, Absalom dies, David’s kingdom is preserved, but David is crushed with grief. In 2 Samuel 19, David returns toward Jerusalem, but the nation is still wounded, divided, and unstable. The simple truth is this: Some victories still leave deep sorrow behind. When sin, rebellion, and unresolved family pain run their course, even a necessary victory can feel like a funeral.

Welcome to EveryDayWord — the daily podcast of the

Derrick J. Dawkins Evangelistic Association!

Here we open the Bible from Genesis to Revelation — reading it, breaking it down, and praying it through — all in a powerful 60-minute journey through God’s Word.

Because as Scripture declares:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.”

— 2 Timothy 3:16

So grab your Bible, open your heart, and let’s get into the Word!