Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

1 Kings 6 Commentary We can tell that Solomon is all out to impress the LORD with his grand project. It was an imposing piece of architectural work. However, the LORD is never one to be impressed by things like this. Only obedience would make the LORD stay in the temple. Verse 12. “As forContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 6 Commentary”

1 Kings 5 Commentary Envoys will come from Egypt; Cush will submit herself to God. Psalms 68:31. This is David’s prayer. He looked ahead to a time descriptive of events in this chapter. These are great times for the nation. We have diplomatic ties with key nations. Israel exists as an equal among the powerfulContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 5 Commentary”

1 Kings 4 Commentary Chapter 4 is about the greatness of Solomon. He had 12 governors. One of them was in charge of sixty large walled cities! The names of governors and the areas they controlled give context to the extent to which the kingdom expanded. It was an empire! Read about Bashan and Gilead,ContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 4 Commentary”

1 Kings 3 CommentaryThe LORD speaks to Solomon in a dream: “What can I give you? Ask.” Solomon then asks for wisdom and discernment. The LORD is impressed with Solomon and gives him more than he had asked for.We are off to a good start! Solomon’s love for the LORD is amazing. The LORD respondsContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 3 Commentary”

1 Kings 2 Commentary This chapter introduces us to politics at the palace. Adonijah, Joab, and Abiathar had committed treason. They deserved death. The delayed execution of Adonijah means that Solomon had a measure of forgiveness. Abiathar is not killed but simply exiled. We are impressed with Solomon’s respect for the priest who had servedContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 2 Commentary”

1 Kings 1 Commentary The Book of Kings opens with David well advanced in years. We are interested in the succession story because of God’s promise in 2 Samuel 7. Who is this son who should build the LORD’s house?We have a clue in the book of Samuel when the scripture tells us that theContinueContinue reading “1 Kings 1 Commentary”

2 Samuel 24 Commentary You can use several lenses to view Chapter 24. One of them could make you conclude that David isn’t as great as Chapter 23 portrays. David’s sin in this chapter is different from his adultery with Bathsheba – Chapter 11. Regardless, it’s intense. It also appears to be out of placeContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 24 Commentary”

2 Samuel 23b Commentary It’s a small line but quite significant: “The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.” Verse 2. The Spirit of the LORD spoke though David. The LORD Jesus confirms it in Mark 12:36. “David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit, declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord: “SitContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 23b Commentary”

2 Samuel 23 Commentary After the events of Chapter 11, it is difficult to think of David in the lines that begin Chapter 23. We can see that the author has completely ignored the many difficult moments experienced by the sinful David. Definitely, the killing of Uriah isn’t an example of ruling over the peopleContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 23 Commentary”

2 Samuel 22 Commentary This song of praise here seems to have been written during the good old days of King David. For in the song he says, “The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me.” David’s later years were different, and he would write: “SurelyContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 22 Commentary”