1 Kings 2:1-9; 2 Samuel 23:1-7; 1 Kings 2:10-12; 1 Chronicles 29:26-30; Psalm 4-6; Psalm 8-9; Psalm 11~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~ // Mobile Site Link~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESVBible.org ~ Dramatic readings in First Kings today!  David’s final instructions to Solomon include some strong words about how…

1 Chronicles 29:1-22; 1 Kings 1:1-53~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~ // Mobile Site Link~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESVBible.org ~ I love David’s prayer of praise to God today in 1 Chronicles 29 verses 10 through 12: “O LORD, the God of our ancestor Israel, may you be praised…

1 Chronicles 26:1-28:21~ Click here to read today's Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~ // Mobile Site Link~ Listen to today's Scripture on ESVBible.org ~ It is interesting to read about the various gatekeepers, treasurers, officials, military commanders and leaders in today's First Chronicle readings!  In some ways it is sad to read about how well organized…

1 Chronicles 23:1-25:31~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~ // Mobile Site Link~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESVBible.org ~ In First Chronicles chapter 24 today we read about the divisions of the priests and the Levites.  It is important to note that the priests and Levites had differing roles.  The priests…

2 Samuel 24:1-9; 1 Chronicles 21:1-6; 2 Samuel 24:10-17; 1 Chronicles 21:7-17; 2 Samuel 24:18-25; 1 Chronicles 21:18-22:19~ Click here to read today's Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~ // Mobile Site Link~ Listen to today's Scripture on ESVBible.org ~ Second Samuel 24 today finishes up with David taking a census, then judgment upon Israel for this…

2 Samuel 22:1-51; Psalm 18~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~ // Mobile Site Link~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESVBible.org ~ Today in Second Samuel chapter 22 we read David’s Song of Praise to God! This is an incredible chapter and certainly reminds us why David composed so many powerful Psalms…

2 Samuel 19:31-20:26; Psalm 7; 2 Samuel 21:1-22; 1 Chronicles 20:4-8~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~ // Mobile Site Link~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESVBible.org ~ In Second Samuel chapter 20 today we read about the revolt of Sheba from the tribe of Benjamin.  Zondervan’s commentary today points out that…

2 Samuel 17:15-29; Psalm 3; Psalm 63; 2 Samuel 18-19:30~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~ // Mobile Site Link~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESVBible.org ~ Interesting readings in Second Samuel today!  The dynamics between Ahithophel’s advice and Hushai’s advice is fascinating. Hushai plays smartly to Absalom’s ego and insecurity with…

2 Samuel 15:1-17:14~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~ // Mobile Site Link~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESVBible.org ~ We have more sad readings today in Second Samuel!  However, it is impressive to see David’s countenance in the midst of all of the chaos going on around him.  I love David’s…

2 Samuel 12:26-31; 1 Chronicles 20:2-3; 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on BibleGateway.com ~ // Mobile Site Link~ Listen to today’s Scripture on ESVBible.org ~ Old Testament – Second Samuel chapter 13 is a sad chapter to read in so many ways!  Amnon is David’s first born son, so he is…