Serving

2 Samuel 23:11-17   New International Version     11 Next to him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines banded together at a place where there was a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them. 12 But Shammah took his stand in the middle...

Promise

2 Samuel 2:1-7   New International Version     David Anointed King Over Judah 2 In the course of time, David inquired of the Lord. “Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” he asked. The Lord said, “Go up.” David asked, “Where shall I go?” “To...

Friendship

2 Samuel 1:23-27   New International Version     23 Saul and Jonathan—     in life they were loved and admired,     and in death they were not parted. They were swifter than eagles,     they were stronger than lions. 24 “Daughters of Israel,     weep for Saul, who...

Lying Can Bring Disaster

2 Samuel 1:13-15   New International Version     13 David said to the young man who brought him the report, “Where are you from?” “I am the son of a foreigner, an Amalekite,” he answered. 14 David asked him, “Why weren’t you afraid to lift your hand to destroy...

Express Sorrow

2 Samuel 1:11-12   New International Version     11 Then David and all the men with him took hold of their clothes and tore them. 12 They mourned and wept and fasted till evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the army of the Lord and for the nation of Israel,...