Day 106 2 Sam 18 Absalom slain by Joab; Ps 27, 61-62, 70-71, 143-144

“Absalom’s Pillar” photo by Gary Todd.  A mis-attributed tourist site in Kidron Valley, Jerusalem erected about 75 AD, nearly 1,000 years after Abasalom’s life

2 Samuel 18; Psalms 27, 61-62, 70-71, 143-144 

●2 Samuel 18 The Israelites are smitten in the woods of Ephraim—Joab slays Absalom—Tidings of his death are taken to David, who mourns for his son.

●Psalm 27 David says, The Lord is my light and my salvation—He desires to dwell in the house of the Lord forever—He counsels, Wait on the Lord and be of good courage.

●Psalm 61 David finds shelter in the Lord, abides in the Lord’s presence, and keeps his own vows.

●Psalm 62 (in David's persecution by Absalom) David praises God as his defense, his rock, and his salvation—The Lord judges men according to their works.

●Psalm 70 (on Absalom's rebellion) David proclaims, Let God be magnified.

●Psalm 71 (on Absalom's rebellion) David praises God with thanksgiving—Who is like unto the Lord!

●Psalm 143 (during the war with Absalom) David prays for favor in judgment—He meditates on the Lord’s works and trusts in Him.

●Psalm 144 (on the victory over Absalom) David blesses the Lord for deliverance and temporal prosperity—Happy is that people whose God is the Lord.

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