Premium Only Content

2 Samuel 2 The Rival Kings: Ish-bosheth vs. Daud and the Struggle for Israel
In 2 Samuel 2, the aftermath of Saul's death reveals a divided Israel. While Daud is anointed king over Judah, Saul’s surviving son, Ish-bosheth, is crowned king over Israel by Abner. This division leads to a bitter struggle for power, marked by a violent battle between the armies of Daud and Abner, where brother fights against brother. The chapter raises the question: Did everyone know Daud was Yahuah's chosen king? Despite his anointing, not all of Israel recognized Daud’s divine right to rule, leading to a civil war that fractured the nation.
Lesson:
The events in 2 Samuel 2 teach us several lessons about leadership, loyalty, and the consequences of division. Even though Daud had been anointed by Yahuah as king, not everyone recognized or accepted his rightful place. This highlights how human politics and power struggles can often blind people to Yahuah's will. It also serves as a reminder that division within a community, particularly among those who are supposed to be united, can lead to destructive consequences. In this case, the civil war caused unnecessary bloodshed, including the deaths of many who might have been allies.
Additionally, this chapter demonstrates that Yahuah’s timing and plan often differ from human expectations. Although Daud was anointed king, it took years for him to be accepted as the ruler over all Israel. His patience and reliance on Yahuah during this time of turmoil are examples of faithfulness and trust in divine timing, even when the path is difficult.
-
13:09
Forrest Galante
9 hours agoWildlife Expert Reacts To Deadly Australian Animal TikToks
25.7K3 -
12:08
Zoufry
1 day agoThe Mystery of Gaddafi's Final 24 Hours
5.31K5 -
18:25
Liberty Hangout
13 days agoAnti-Ice Demonstrators Love Poop!
38K47 -
9:39
MattMorseTV
15 hours ago $0.99 earnedVance just DROPPED a BOMBSHELL.
35.6K63 -
23:47
GritsGG
1 day agoThe Forgotten Best Sniper Support AR!
9.89K3 -
1:15:48
The Pascal Show
17 hours ago $0.10 earnedMUGSHOTS RELEASED! Emmanuel Haro's Parents Mugshot Released To The Public
8.29K1 -
14:45
BlabberingCollector
20 hours agoKings Cross Station SET LEAKS! | Harry Potter HBO Show Update & News
7.57K1 -
33:20
SB Mowing
9 days agoHealth Struggles + Endless Rain = A Yard Out of Control
16.8K18 -
1:09:42
Mike Rowe
4 days agoHow Did THIS Dirty Job Make Tommy Mello A Billionaire?! | #447 | The Way I Heard It
74.9K20 -
10:11:30
SpartakusLIVE
12 hours agoThe BADDEST Duo in WZ Exhibits PEAK Physique || Duos w/ Sophiesnazz to start, quads later
174K1