13. The Legacy of David (2 Samuel 21-1 Kings 2)

Meditation: It's Not Your Fight any More - The David and Goliath Story

A short story account of David's defeat of Goliath, with application for our lives -- trusting in the Lord and not ourselves!

Appendix 6. Considering David's Deceit -- Ethics of Lying

Explores how David's deceit should be considered by Christians.

13. The Legacy of David (2 Samuel 21-1 Kings 2)

Miscellaneous incidents are included: justice for the Gibeonites, David's disastrous census, and David's physical decline. David designates Solomon as his successor when Adonijah seeks to be crowned king. A final look at David's place in history and his ultimate successor, Jesus the Messiah, the Son of David.

12. David's Exile from Jerusalem (2 Samuel 15:14-20:26)

David flees from Jerusalem, joined by loyalists. Absalom is killed by Joab and mourned by David, who returns to Jerusalem and puts down Sheba's rebellion.

11. Rape, Murder, and Conspiracy in David's Family (2 Samuel 13:1-15:13)

David's punishment involves family troubles. Amnon rapes Tamar. Absalom murders Amnon in retaliation, then conspires to steal David's throne forcing David to flee.