Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

2 Samuel 14 Commentary We have a very difficult situation at the palace. David wants Absalom back, but he cannot say it. Joab senses that the king wants to have Absalom back and devises a plan to initiate the process. Absalom is finally brought back to Jerusalem, but the King doesn’t want to see hisContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 14 Commentary”

2 Samuel 13 Commentary When the grace lifts, evil reigns. It is very difficult for us to divorce the events in this chapter from events in Chapter 11. In Chapter 11, David commits adultery with Bathsheba and murders Bathsheba’s husband, Uriah.Absalom’s beautiful sister Tamar is raped by Amnon. Amnon is Absalom’s half-brother, and both areContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 13 Commentary”

2 Samuel 12 Commentary Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely! We have seen it in David! Lust, adultery, treachery, murder, manipulation, pretense, and arrogance. Abuse of authority. Greediness. Read chapters 11 and 12 again, and you will see more! And this is our hero, David! Probably not so heroic this time! By the time theContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 12 Commentary”

2 Samuel 11 Commentary David commits adultery with Bathsheba. It is an easy pick for a title. This is one of the few times when simplicity serves you less. The downfall of David: This would be a more appropriate title. We shall see trouble after trouble for David after this chapter.”But the thing David hadContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 11 Commentary”

2 Samuel 10 Commentary It should be easy to say David defeated the Ammonites. In fact, we got this information in Chapter 8. Here we have details of what exactly happened. No detail is needless in scripture.We suspect this Nahash to be the same one who was defeated by Saul at Jabesh Gilead. His sonContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 10 Commentary”

2 Samuel 9 Commentary Thrones are isolated places for honor, power, and authority. Unfortunately, on the list is one unwelcome constant: Loneliness. Of course, you have a lot of fake friends and smiles, but never a soul-mate. You would imagine a blessed and settled David thinking about an all-weather friend in Jonathan. Reminiscing. How heContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 9 Commentary”

2 Samuel 8b Commentary Chapter 8 is a significant milestone, comparable to the heights of the promises made in Chapter 7. It feels like school is ended. You wish the story ended here! But what we have is a sum total of David’s life. We have a number of details to cover in the comingContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 8 Commentary”

2 Samuel 8 CommentaryChapter 8 is awesome! Having run through the events of the Book of Judges and having experienced the disappointments of kingship under Saul, a break is well deserved. The good times are back! This looks like it! Israel finally taking possession of the land. We are looking at a nation in controlContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 8 Commentary”

2 Samuel 7 Commentary “Who am I, Sovereign LORD?” David has a point. Look at the words the LORD God uses, “never” and “forever”. Then you understand these cannot be about mortals! But David’s dynasty provides context for the promises of the LORD. We also know this blessing or promise is yet another pronouncement ofContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 7 Commentary”

2 Samuel 6 Commentary The sudden switch from joy in the presence of the LORD to anger and cursing is not a good sign for the minister. We think the minister is returning home to bless his family. Instead, we find David angry and uttering hurtful words! What a minister does when he is rightContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 6 Commentary”