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David’s Promise to Bathsheba, 1643 by Gerbrand van den Eeckhout 2 Samuel 9-12; Psalm 20 ●2 Samuel 9 David seeks to honor the house of Saul—He finds Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, to whom he restores all the land of Saul. ●2 Samuel 10 David’s messengers are abused by the Ammonites—Israel defeats the Ammonites and Syrians. ●2 Samuel 11 David lies with Bathsheba, and she conceives—He then arranges for the death in battle of her husband, Uriah. ●2 Samuel 12 Nathan tells David the parable of...

Citadel of Damascus 2006 1 Chr 17-18; Ps 60, 46, 2, 110, 118 ● 1 Chronicles 17 Nathan first approves David’s building of a house of the Lord, then restrains him—David’s son will build the temple—The triumph of Israel is foretold—David thanks the Lord for His goodness to Israel. ● 1 Chronicles 18 David subdues all the adversaries of Israel and reigns in justice over the people. ● Psalm 60 David says that the Lord has scattered His people—The Lord places Ephraim at the head and makes Judah His...

Psaltery from Die 24 Ältern = The 24 Elders, Coburg State Library, Ms Cas 43 2 Samuel 6-8; Psalm 15, 36, 68, 131 ●2 Samuel 6 David takes the ark to the city of David—Uzzah is smitten for steadying the ark and dies—David dances before the Lord, causing a breach between him and Michal. ●2 Samuel 7 David offers to build a house for the Lord—The Lord, through Nathan, says He has not asked David to do so—The Lord will establish David’s house and kingdom forever—David offers a prayer of...