Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

2 Samuel 5 Commentary David becomes king over Israel. The chapter records two critical battles with the Philistines, which David wins. The capture of Jerusalem and its subsequent occupation are important as Jerusalem becomes the city of the king. It would become the city of the King as the temple would be built here. TheContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 5 Commentary”

2 Samuel 4 Commentary Mephibosheth is introduced, but the main focus is on the death of the puppet King Ish-Bosheth. His reign is short and hardly fits the title. Abner’s desire to maintain the status quo and his desire to maintain his own position must have motivated him to install Ish-Bosheth as King over Israel. NowContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 4 Commentary”

2 Samuel 3 Commentary “And today, though I am the anointed king, I am weak, and these sons of Zeruiah are too strong for me.” Unrighteousness weakens any establishment. What the cold-blooded killers Joab and Abishai did weakened David’s standing. In fact, these two brothers had missed the feast held in Abner’s honor because they had goneContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 3 Commentary”

2 Samuel 2 Commentary It should be obvious. Judah is safer now that Saul is dead. But David wants the LORD to sanction the move. So admirable! What you do with the obvious items of your life says a lot about your spiritual posture. Saying thanks for a cup of water means you deeply appreciateContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 2 Commentary”

2 Samuel 1 Commentary Saul is dead. Jonathan and Saul’s other two sons are also dead. The sad news is communicated to David at Ziglag.  It shouldn’t be true, but it is. He is devastated. He mourns, weeps, and fasts for Saul, for the army, and for Israel. David turns to music to express hisContinueContinue reading “2 Samuel 1 Commentary”

1 Samuel 31 Commentary 1 Samuel closes with Chapter 31. King Saul dies. His three sons also die, including Jonathan. It is a sad day for Israel. The army is decimated. Chapter 31 makes a mockery of the word of the LORD, which says, “One of you routs a thousand, because the Lord your GodContinueContinue reading “1 Samuel 31 Commentary”

1 Samuel 30 Commentary Understanding your wife’s shopping lingo is important in avoiding a budget overrun. She might find a good dress and then ask if you like it too. Understand the question. It’s not an opinion poll! It’s a request to approve the expenditure! “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?”ContinueContinue reading “1 Samuel 30 Commentary”

1 Samuel 29 CommentaryThis is Saul’s last battle. While Saul lies prostrate on the floor, in a medium’s house at Endor, the Philistines’ battle preparations are well advanced. Among the Philistine army is one named David. Saul’s lowest point is matched by David’s ungodly alliance with the Philistines! Look at this David, and think aboutContinueContinue reading “1 Samuel 29 Commentary”

1 Samuel 28 Commentary Thanks to Saul, and because of him, we can learn something about the way the Lord spoke to His people in the past: through dreams, Urim and Thummim, or by prophets. The Urim and Thummim were dice-like objects that would be used to determine the will of the LORD. But notContinueContinue reading “1 Samuel 28 Commentary”

1 Samuel 27 CommentaryMany people erroneously assume that every psalm in the Book of Psalms was written by David. Such is his fame as a musician! Or, who can forget David’s triumph over Goliath? It is a Sunday school story! Very few people know the David we read about in this chapter.We cannot be tooContinueContinue reading “1 Samuel 27 Commentary”