Day 107 of My 4th Bible Study Journey - 16 April 2024 reflections
Day 107, 16 April 2024
1) 1 Samuel 25,26
- 1 Samuel 27:1-7
- 1 Chronicles 12:1-7
- 1 Samuel 27:8-12
1 SAMUEL 25
Death of Samuel
1 (Nu 20:29; Dt 34:8) Now Samuel died. And all the children of Israel
gathered together and mourned him, and they buried him at his home
in Ramah. Then David arose and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.
[1] And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and
lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and
went down to the wilderness of Paran.
David, Nabal, and Abigail
2 (Jos 15:55; 1Sa 23:24) Now there was a man in Maon whose work
was in Carmel. He was a rich man with three thousand sheep
and a thousand goats, and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.
3 The man's name was Nabal and the name of his wife Abigail.
She was a woman of good understanding and beautiful, but the man
was harsh and evil in his actions and he was a Calebite.
4 David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
5 So David sent out ten young men, and David said to the young men,
"Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal and greet him in my name.
6 (1Ch 12:18; Lk 10:5) And thus you will you say to him who lives
in prosperity, 'Peace be to you and peace to your house,
and to all that you have, peace.
7 (1Sa 25:21) " 'I have heard that you have shearers. Now your shepherds
were with us. We did not harm them nor did they miss anything all the days
they were in Carmel.
8 (Est 9:19; Ne 8:10-12) Ask your young men and they will tell you.
Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we have come
on a good day. Please give whatever you find at hand to your servants,
and to your son David.' "
9 When David's young men came, they spoke to Nabal according
to all these words in the name of David, then they waited.
10 (Jdg 9:28) And Nabal answered David's servants, and said,
"Who is David? And who is the son of Jesse? Today many servants
are breaking away each one from his master.
11 (Jdg 8:6) Should I then take my bread, and my water, and my meat,
that which I have killed for my shearers, and give it to men
whose origins are unknown?"
12 So David's young men turned themselves around and went back.
And they came and reported to him all these words.
13 (1Sa 23:13) David said to his men, "Each man strap on his sword."
And each man strapped on his sword. David also put on his sword,
and 400 men went up after David. But 200 stayed with the baggage.
14 Now one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, "Listen,
David sent messengers out of the wilderness to bless our master;
and he railed against them.
15 (1Sa 25:7; 25:21) But the men were very good to us,
and we were not harmed, nor did we miss anything,
all the days we went about with them in the field.
16 (Job 1:10; Ex 14:22) They were a wall to us both by night and day,
all the days we were with them keeping the flocks.
17 (1Sa 20:7; Dt 13:13) Now therefore know and consider what you will do,
for evil is determined against our master and against all his household.
He is such a worthless man that one cannot speak to him."
18 (2Sa 16:1) Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves,
two bottles of wine, five prepared sheep, five measures
[Likely about 60 pounds, or 27 kilograms.] of roasted grain,
a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs,
and she loaded them on donkeys.
19 (Ge 32:20; 32:16) And she said to her servants, "Go on before me.
See, I will be coming after you." But she did not tell her husband Nabal.
20 And as she was riding on the donkey and going down into the cover
of the mountain, David and his men were coming down to meet her
and she met them.
21 (Pr 17:13) Now David had said, "Surely in vain have I guarded
all that this man has in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed
of all that belonged to him. And he has returned me evil for good.
22 (1Sa 3:17; 20:13) So may God do unto the enemies of David
and more also, if by morning I leave even one male of all who belong to him."
23 (1Sa 20:41; Jos 15:18) When Abigail saw David, she hurriedly got down from
the donkey and fell before David upon her face. And she bowed herself
to the ground.
24 (2Sa 14:9) So she fell at his feet and said, "Against me alone, my lord,
is the guilt. Please let your handmaid speak in your ears, and hear the words
of your handmaid.
25 (1Sa 25:17) Please do not let my lord set his heart against
this worthless man, against Nabal. For as his name is, so is he.
Nabal is his name and folly is with him. But I, your handmaid,
did not see the young men of my lord, whom you sent.
26 (2Sa 18:32; Ge 20:6) Now my lord, as the Lord lives,
and as your soul lives, because the Lord has restrained you from coming
in bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hand,
now let your enemies, and those seeking to do evil to my lord, be as Nabal.
27 (Ge 33:11; 1Sa 30:26) Now let this blessing which your maidservant
has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.
28 (1Sa 18:17; 2Sa 7:11) "Please forgive the transgression of your handmaid,
for the Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house, because my lord fights
the battles of the Lord, and evil will not be found in you all your days.
29 (Jer 10:18) Even if a man rises to pursue you and to seek your life,
the life of my lord will be bound in the bundle of the living with the Lord
your God. But the lives of your enemies He will sling out, as from
the hollow of a sling.
30 (1Sa 13:14) It will be, when the Lord does for my lord according to all
the good that He has spoken concerning you and has appointed you ruler
over Israel,
31 (Ge 40:14) that this will be no grief to you, nor an offense of heart to
my lord, either that you have shed blood without cause, or that my lord
has avenged himself. But when the Lord has dealt well with my lord,
then remember your handmaid."
32 (Lk 1:68; Ge 24:27) David said to Abigail, :Blessed be the Lord,
God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me.
33 (1Sa 25:26) And blessed is your discretion, and blessed are you
who have kept me this day from coming to shed blood and from avenging
myself with my own hand.
34 For as the Lord, the God of Israel lives, who has restrained me
from injuring you, if you had not hurried to come and meet me,
surely there would not have been left even one male to Nabal
by the morning light."
35 (Ge 19:21; 1Sa 20:42) So David received from her hand
what she had brought him and said to her, "Go up in peace to your house.
See, I have obeyed your voice, and have granted your request."
36 (1Sa 25:19; 2Sa 13:23) Abigail came to Nabal, and he was feasting
in his house, like the feast of a king. And Nabal's heart
was merry within him, for he was
very drunk. Therefore she told him nothing until the morning light.
37 But in the morning when the wine was gone out of Nabal,
his wife told him these things. And his heart died within him,
and he became as a stone.
38 (1Sa 26:10) And about ten days after that, the Lord struck Nabal
and he died.
39 (1Sa 25:26; 25:34) When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said,
"Blessed is the Lord, who has defended the cause of my reproach
from the hand of Nabal, and has kept His servant from evil.
For the Lord has returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head."
And David sent and spoke with Abigail, to take her as his wife.
40 When the servants of David came to Abigail at Carmel,
they spoke to her, saying, "David has sent us to you to take you as his wife."
41 (Ru 2:10) She arose, and bowed herself on her face to the ground,
and said, "Here is your handmaid, a servant to wash the feet of the servants
of my lord."
42 (Ge 24:61-67) Abigail hurriedly arose and rode on a donkey
with her five young women who attended her.
And she went after the messengers of David and became his wife.
43 (Jos 15:56; 1Sa 27:3) David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel. So both of them
were his wives.
44 (1Sa 18:27; 2Sa 3:14) But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife,
to Paltiel the son of Laish who was from Gallim.
[2] And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the
man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats:
and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.
[3] Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and
she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but
the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of
Caleb.
[4] And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.
[5] And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get
you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:
[6] And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to
thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
[7] And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: now thy shepherds which
were with us, we hurt them not, neither was there ought missing unto them,
all the while they were in Carmel.
[8] Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men
find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee,
whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.
[9] And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all
those words in the name of David, and ceased.
[10] And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is
the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every
man from his master.
[11] Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have
killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they
be?
[12] So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and
told him all those sayings.
[13] And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they
girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there
went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the
stuff.
[14] But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold,
David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he
railed on them.
[15] But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither
missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were
in the fields:
[16] They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were
with them keeping the sheep.
[17] Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is
determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such
a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.
[18] Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles
of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn,
and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid
them on asses.
[19] And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after
you. But she told not her husband Nabal.
[20] And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert
of the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she
met them.
[21] Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow
hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained
unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good.
[22] So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave of all
that pertain to him by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.
[23] And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and
fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,
[24] And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this
iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience,
and hear the words of thine handmaid.
[25] Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal:
for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but
I thine handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send.
[26] Now therefore, my lord, as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth,
seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from
avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that
seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.
[27] And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord,
let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.
[28] I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will
certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of
the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.
[29] Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul
of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with the LORD thy God; and
the souls of thine enemies, them shall he sling out, as out of the middle of
a sling.
[30] And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord
according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall
have appointed thee ruler over Israel;
[31] That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my
lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath
avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then
remember thine handmaid.
[32] And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which
sent thee this day to meet me:
[33] And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this
day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.
[34] For in very deed, as the LORD God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me
back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely
there had not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth
against the wall.
[35] So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said
unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice,
and have accepted thy person.
[36] And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house,
like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was
very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the
morning light.
[37] But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of
Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within
him, and he became as a stone.
[38] And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal,
that he died.
[39] And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the LORD,
that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath
kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of
Nabal upon his own head, And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take
her to him to wife.
[40] And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they
spake unto her, saying, David sent us unto thee to take thee to him to wife.
[41] And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said,
Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of
my lord.
[42] And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels
of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and
became his wife.
[43] David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his
wives.
[44] But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son
of Laish, which was of Gallim.
1 SAMUEL 26
David Again Spares Saul's Life
1 (1Sa 23:19; Ps 54:1-7) Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying,
"Is David not hiding himself on the hill of Hakilah,
which is before Jeshimon?"
2 (1Sa 24:2) Then Saul arose and went down to the Wilderness of Ziph,
having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David
in the Wilderness of Ziph.
3 Saul camped on the hill of Hakilah,
which is before Jeshimon, by the road. But David stayed in the wilderness,
when he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.
4 And David sent out spies and knew that Saul had certainly come.
5 (1Sa 17:55; 14:50-51) So David arose and came to the place where Saul
had camped. And David saw the place where Saul was lying down
and Abner son of Ner, the commander of his army.
Saul was lying down in the encampment,
while the people encamped around him.
6 (Jdg 7:10-11; 2Sa 2:18) Then David answered and said to Ahimelek
the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying,
"Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp?"
And Abishai said, "I will go down with you."
7 So David and Abishai came to the people by night while Saul lay sleeping
within the circle of the camp. And his spear was stuck in the ground
at his head, and Abner and the people were lying all around him.
8 (1Sa 24:4) Then Abishai said to David, "God has today delivered
your enemy into your hand. Now please let me strike him with the spear through
to the ground with one stroke, and I will not strike him a second time."
9 (2Sa 1:14; 1:16) David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him. For who can
stretch out his hand against the Lord's anointed and remain unpunished?"
10 (Ge 47:29; Dt 31:14) David said, "As the Lord lives, the Lord
will strike him, or his day will come to die,
or he will go down into battle and perish.
11 (1Sa 24:6; 24:12) The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand
against the Lord's anointed, but now please take the spear that is at his head
and the jug of water, and let us go."
12 (Ge 2:21; 15:12) So David took the spear
and the jug of water from Saul's head
and they went away. No one saw, no one knew, and no one awoke,
for they were all asleep, because a deep sleep
from the Lord had fallen upon them.
13 Then David went over to the other side and stood on the top
of a hill at a distance. A great space was between them.
14 And David called to the people and to Abner the son of Ner, saying,
"Will you not answer, Abner?"
Then Abner answered and said, "Who are you that calls to the king?"
15 And David said to Abner, "Are you not a man? And who is like to you
in Israel? Why then have you not guarded your lord the king?
For one of the people came in to destroy the king your lord.
16 (1Sa 20:31; 26:11) This thing is not good which you have done.
As the Lord lives, you are worthy of death because you have not guarded
your master, the Lord's anointed. And now, see where is the king's spear?
And the jug of water that was at his head?"
17 (1Sa 24:16) Saul knew David's voice, and said,
"Is this your voice, my son David?"
And David said, "It is my voice, my lord king."
18 (1Sa 24:9; 24:11-14) He said, "Why is my lord pursuing after his servant?
For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand?
19 (2Sa 14:16; 16:11) Now please let my lord king hear the words
of his servant. If the Lord has stirred you up against me,
let Him accept an offering. But if it was the sons of men,
cursed are they before the Lord. For they have driven me today
from having a share in the inheritance of the Lord, saying,
'Go, serve other gods.'
20 (1Sa 24:14) Now do not let my blood fall to the ground away
from the presence of the Lord. Truly the king of Israel has come
out to seek a single flea, as when one pursues a partridge in the mountains."
21 (1Sa 15:24; 24:17) Then said Saul, "I have sinned. Return, my son David,
for I will not harm you again, because my soul was precious in your eyes
this day. I have acted foolishly and have seriously gone astray."
22 David answered and said, "See, the king's spear! Let one of the young men
come over and get it.
23 The Lord requites to every man his right conduct and loyalty.
So the Lord gave you into my hand today, but I am not willing to stretch
my hand against the Lord's anointed.
24 As your life was highly valued in my eyes this day, so may my life be
highly valued in the eyes of the Lord,
and may He rescue me out of all distress."
25 (Ge 32:28; 1Sa 24:19) Then Saul said to David, "Blessed are you,
my son David. You will do great things, and will surely prevail."
So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.
1 Samuel 26
[1] And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide
himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon?
[2] Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three
thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of
Ziph.
[3] And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon, by
the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after
him into the wilderness.
[4] David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in
very deed.
[5] And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David
beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of
his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about
him.
[6] Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai
the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to
Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee.
[7] So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay
sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his
bolster: but Abner and the people lay round about him.
[8] Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine
hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear
even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.
[9] And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth
his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be guiltless?
[10] David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him;
or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.
[11] The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the
LORD's anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his
bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.
[12] So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and
they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they
were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the LORD was fallen upon them.
[13] Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill
afar off; a great space being between them:
[14] And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying,
Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who art thou that
criest to the king?
[15] And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who is like to
thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept thy lord the king? for
there came one of the people in to destroy the king thy lord.
[16] This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are
worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD's anointed.
And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at
his bolster.
[17] And Saul knew David's voice, and said, Is this thy voice, my son David?
And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king.
[18] And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for
what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand?
[19] Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his
servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an
offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the
LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance
of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.
[20] Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of
the LORD: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one
doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.
[21] Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more
do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I
have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.
[22] And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of
the young men come over and fetch it.
[23] The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness:
for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch
forth mine hand against the LORD's anointed.
[24] And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let
my life be much set by in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out
of all tribulation.
[25] Then Saul said to David, Blessed be thou, my son David: thou shalt both
do great things, and also shalt still prevail. So David went on his way, and
Saul returned to his place.
1 SAMUEL 27
David With the Philistines
1 Then David said in his heart, "Now I will perish one day
by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than
that I should escape to the land of the Philistines.
Then Saul will despair of continually seeking me
within all the territory of Israel. So will I escape out of his hand."
2 (1Sa 21:10; 25:13) David arose and passed over with the six hundred men
that were with him to Achish, the son of Maok, king of Gath.
3 (1Sa 25:42-43) And David lived with Achish at Gath,
he and his men, each man with his household,
even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess,
and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's widow.
4 It was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath,
so he no longer sought him.
5 David said to Achish, "If I have now found favor in your eyes,
let them give me a place in one of the cities in the countryside,
that I may dwell there. For why should your servant dwell
in the royal city with you?"
6 (Ne 11:28; Jos 15:31) Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day.
Therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day.
7 (1Sa 29:3) The number of days that David lived in the country
of the Philistines was a year and four months.
1 Samuel 27
[1] And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of
Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into
the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any
more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand.
[2] And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were
with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.
[3] And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his
household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and
Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife.
[4] And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more
again for him.
[5] And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let
them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there:
for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?
[6] Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto
the kings of Judah unto this day.
[7] And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a
full year and four months.
1 CHRONICLES 12
The Mighty Men Join David
1 (1Sa 27:2-6) Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he yet
kept himself away from Saul the son of Kish. They were among the brave men,
helpers in the war.
2 (Jdg 3:15; 20:16) They were armed with bows, and could use
both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows
out of a bow. They were Saul's brothers of Benjamin.
3 (1Ch 11:28)The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah
the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet the sons of Azmaveth; Berakah,
and Jehu the Anathothite;
4 (Jos 9:3; 15:36) and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a brave warrior
among the thirty, and over the thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan,
and Jozabad the Gederathite;
5 and Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah,
and Shephatiah the Haruphite;
6 and Elkanah, Ishiah, Azarel, Joezer,
and Jashobeam the Korahites;
7 (Jos 15:58) and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.
[1] Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept
himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were
among the mighty men, helpers of the war.
[2] They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand
and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow,
even of Saul's brethren of Benjamin.
[3] The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash,
the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons
of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite,
[4] and Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty,
and over the thirty; and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan,
and Josabad the Gederathite, 5Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah,
and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,
[6] Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,
[7] and Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.
1 SAMUEL 27
8 (Jos 13:2; 1Sa 15:7-8) David and his men went up
and invaded the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites.
For they were inhabitants of the land from of old, as you come
to Shur, even to the land of Egypt.
9 (1Sa 15:3) So David would strike the land and would not leave
either man or woman alive. And he would take the sheep,
the cattle, the donkeys, the camels, and the garments.
And then he came back to Achish.
10 (Jdg 1:16; 1Ch 2:9) Then Achish would say, "Where have you made
a raid today?" And David would say, "Against the Negev of Judah,"
or "Against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites,"
or "Against the Negev of the Kenites."
11 Now David would leave neither a man nor a woman alive,
to bring tidings to Gath, saying, "Lest they should tell on us, saying,
'Thus David has done.' " This was his practice all the days which
he lived in the country of the Philistines.
12 And Achish believed David, saying, "He has surely become
a stench to his people Israel. Therefore he will be my servant forever."
1 Samuel 27
[8] And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the
Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants
of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt.
[9] And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman alive, and took
away the sheep, and the oxen, and the asses, and the camels, and the
apparel, and returned, and came to Achish.
[10] And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said,
Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and
against the south of the Kenites.
[11] And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings to Gath,
saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so will be
his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines.
[12] And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel
utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.
2) Our Daily Bread for 16 April 2024 titled Ready to Go for God
Ephesians 4:1-7,11-16
Unity of the Body
1 (Eph 3:1; Col 1:10) I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, exhort you to
walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you were called.
2 (Col 3:12-13; Ac 20:19) With all humility, meekness, and patience,
bearing with one another in love,
3 be eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
4 (Eph 1:18; 2:16) There is one body and one Spirit, even as you were called
in one hope of your calling,
5 (1Co 8:6; Mt 28:19) one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6 (Ro 11:36; 1Co 12:6) one God and Father of all, who is above all,
and through all, and in you all.
7 (Ro 12:3; Eph 3:2) But grace was given to each one of us according
to the measure of the gift of Christ.
10 (Heb 4:14; 7:26) He who descended is also He who ascended far above
all the heavens that He might fill all things.)
11 (Ac 21:8; 13:1) He gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists,
pastors, and teachers,
12 (1Co 12:27; Eph 1:23) for the equipping of the saints, for the work
of service, and for the building up of the body of Christ,
13 (Eph 4:5; 1:23) until we all come into the unity of the faith
and of the knowledge of the Son of God, into a complete man,
to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
14 (Jas 1:6; 1Co 14:20) so we may no longer be children, tossed here
and there by waves and carried about with every wind of doctrine
by the trickery of men, by craftiness with deceitful scheming.
15 (Eph 1:22; 2:21) But, speaking the truth in love, we may grow up
in all things into Him, who is the head, Christ Himself,
16 (Col 2:19; Eph 1:4) from whom the whole body is joined together
and connected by every joint and ligament, as every part effectively
does its work and grows, building itself up in love.
[1] I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy
of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
[2] With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one
another in love;
[3] Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
[4] There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of
your calling;
[5] One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
[6] One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you
all.
[7] But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the
gift of Christ.
[11] And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists;
and some, pastors and teachers;
[12] For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the
edifying of the body of Christ:
[13] Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the
Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the
fulness of Christ:
[14] That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried
about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning
craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
[15] But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things,
which is the head, even Christ:
[16] From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that
which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the
measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of
itself in love.
The book Hidden Figures recounts preparations for John Glenn's flight
into space. Computers were newfangled inventions in 1962, subject to
glitches. Glenn didn’t trust them and worried about calculations for
the launch. He knew one brainy woman in the back room could run the
numbers. He trusted her. "If she says the numbers are good,"
Glenn said, "I'm ready to go."
Katherine Johnson was a teacher and mother of three. She loved Jesus
and served in her church. God had blessed Katherine with a remarkable
mind. NASA tapped her in the late 1950s to help with the space program.
She was Glenn's "brainy woman," one of the "human computers" they hired
at the time.
We may not be called to be brilliant mathematicians, but God calls us
to other things: "But unto every one of us is given grace according
to the measure of the gift of Christ." (Ephesians 4:7). We're to
"live a life worthy of the calling" we've received (v. 1). We're part
of one body, in which "each part does its work" (v. 16).
Katherine Johnson’s calculations confirmed the course trajectory.
Glenn's launch into orbit was like "hitting a bull's-eye." But this
was just one of Katherine's callings. Remember, she was called also
to be a mother, teacher, and church worker. We might ask ourselves
what God has called us to, whether big or small. Are we "ready to go,"
exercising the grace-gifts He"s bestowed, living
"a life worthy of [our] calling" (v. 1)?
By: Kenneth Petersen
Reflect & Pray
What has God called you to do? How has He gifted you?
Dear God, please help me embrace
what You've given me and live a life worthy of Your calling.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 3 - All I need
Phil 4:19
19 But my God shall supply your every need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according
to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
"But Mom, I really need these!" The strident voice of a teenage girl
rose above the hum of voices in the department store. The item in question
was a pair of $80 blue Jeans, faded, bleached, and torn in the right knee.
Style . Fashion. Self-Image. The girl may not have needed the jeans to
enhance her wardrobe, but she obviously felt she needed then to
enhance her acceptability among her peers.
Phillippains 4:19 promises that God "shall supply your every need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." But just what needs does this
promise cover? My need for a bigger house? A better job?
An $80 pair of Calvin Kleins?
Certainly God knows and cares about the physical, superficial need of our
lives, and he provides what we need to sustain life. But God's priority
goes much deeper than the kind of radial tires we buy or the brand name on
our back pockets. God is interested in eternal values, in spiritual needs, and
he knows what we need in our lives to draw us closer to him.
"Out of his glorious riches in Christ Jesus," God will enrich us spiritually.
The application of Phil 4:19 involves trusting God to know and care about our
real needs, the deep needs of our souls, and allowing him the freedom to
order our circumstances so that those needs are met. When we are bold
enough to pray, "Lord, do whatever is necessary to make me more like
Jesus Christ," our Father delights to answer that prayer and supply our needs.
Application
a) What is the difference between my "Needs" and my "wants"?
b) What spiritual needs can I identify in my life?
c) How can this verse help me keep my own priorities
in line with God's value system?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Mark 4:23-29
23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15) "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.
The measure you give will be measured for you,
and to you who hear will more be given.
25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.
And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."
The Parable of the Growing Seed
26 (Mt 13:24) He said, "The kingdom of God is like a man
who scatters seed on the ground.
27 (Ecc 11:5) He sleeps and rises night and day,
and the seed sprouts and grows; he does not know how.
28 For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade,
then the head, then the full seed in the head.
29 (Joel 3:13) But when the grain is ripe,
immediately he applies the sickle because the harvest has come."
23 "If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. "
24 And he said unto them, "Take heed what ye hear:
with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you:
and unto you that hear shall more be given.
25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not,
from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should
cast seed into the ground;
27 and should sleep, and rise night and day,
and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade,
then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
29 But when the fruit is brought forth,
immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come."
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Gift of Salvation
Ps 51:1-13
PSALMS 51
For the Music Director. A Psalm of David,
when Nathan the Prophet came to him,
after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
1 Have mercy on me, O God,
according to Your lovingkindness;
according to the abundance of Your compassion,
blot out my transgressions.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For I acknowledge my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Against You, You only, have I sinned,
and done this evil in Your sight,
so that You are justified when You speak,
and You are blameless when You judge.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin my mother conceived me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You desire truth in the inward parts,
and in the hidden part You make me to know wisdom.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 ) Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Make me to hear joy and gladness,
that the bones that You have broken may rejoice.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Hide Your face from my sins,
and blot out all my iniquities.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not cast me away from Your presence,
and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,
and uphold me with Your willing spirit.
13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,
and sinners will return to You.
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet
came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba.
1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness:
According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity,
And cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I acknowledge my transgressions:
And my sin is ever before me.
4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight:
That thou mightest be justified when thou speakest,
and be clear when thou judgest.
5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity;
And in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts:
And in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean:
Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Make me to hear joy and gladness;
That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
9 Hide thy face from my sins,
And blot out all mine iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God;
And renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from thy presence;
And take not thy holy spirit from me.
12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
And uphold me with thy free spirit.
13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways;
And sinners shall be converted unto thee.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Manitoba
Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000
est Muslim Population 21 349
CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.
Let us intercede in unity for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Adding further
30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024
1 Timothy 2:1-7
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead
a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God
our Saviour,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
This was the testimony given at the proper time.
7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
in faith and truth.
[1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead
a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God
our Saviour,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
This was the testimony given at the proper time.
7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
in faith and truth.
How can we keep praying?
Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.
Ask those who are serving Christ among
Muslim people how you can pray for them.
When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray
for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also
participate in 30 Days.
What should you pray for?
Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
in the places they govern.
Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.
Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
16th Day of the Month
a) Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and
without consequences
( John 16:7-8
7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away.
For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you.
But if I go, I will send Him to you.
8 When He comes, He will convict the world of sin
and of righteousness and of judgment"
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away:
for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;
but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment:
)
b) Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
(
John 14:6
6 Jesus said to him,
"I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through Me."
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Rom 3:19-20
19 Now we know that whatever the law says,
it says to those who are under the law,
so that every mouth may be silenced,
and all the world may become accountable to God.
20 Therefore by the works of the law
no flesh will be justified in His sight,
for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are
under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become
guilty before God.
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified
in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
2 Cor 5:10
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,
that each one may receive his recompense in the body,
according to what he has done,
whether it was good or bad.
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one
may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
whether it be good or bad.
2 Cor 10:5
5 casting down imaginations and every high thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into
captivity to the obedience of Christ,
5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against
the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ;
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to surround you with righteous wise people.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me embrace
what You've given me and live a life worthy of Your calling."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Hm as provider.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be a harvester of souls.
Pray to the Lord and pray to cleanse you from sin.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.
Ask those who are serving Christ among
Muslim people how you can pray for them.
When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray
for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also
participate in 30 Days.
Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
in the places they govern.
Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.
Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
Pray that God will convict the hearts of mankind of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences.
Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
Pray for the wisdom of Christians in Malaysia who take great risks to
illegally share the Gospel with the Malay people.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God
1) 1 Samuel 25,26
- 1 Samuel 27:1-7
- 1 Chronicles 12:1-7
- 1 Samuel 27:8-12
1 SAMUEL 25
Death of Samuel
1 (Nu 20:29; Dt 34:8) Now Samuel died. And all the children of Israel
gathered together and mourned him, and they buried him at his home
in Ramah. Then David arose and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.
[1] And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and
lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and
went down to the wilderness of Paran.
David, Nabal, and Abigail
2 (Jos 15:55; 1Sa 23:24) Now there was a man in Maon whose work
was in Carmel. He was a rich man with three thousand sheep
and a thousand goats, and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.
3 The man's name was Nabal and the name of his wife Abigail.
She was a woman of good understanding and beautiful, but the man
was harsh and evil in his actions and he was a Calebite.
4 David heard in the wilderness that Nabal was shearing his sheep.
5 So David sent out ten young men, and David said to the young men,
"Go up to Carmel, and go to Nabal and greet him in my name.
6 (1Ch 12:18; Lk 10:5) And thus you will you say to him who lives
in prosperity, 'Peace be to you and peace to your house,
and to all that you have, peace.
7 (1Sa 25:21) " 'I have heard that you have shearers. Now your shepherds
were with us. We did not harm them nor did they miss anything all the days
they were in Carmel.
8 (Est 9:19; Ne 8:10-12) Ask your young men and they will tell you.
Therefore let my young men find favor in your eyes, for we have come
on a good day. Please give whatever you find at hand to your servants,
and to your son David.' "
9 When David's young men came, they spoke to Nabal according
to all these words in the name of David, then they waited.
10 (Jdg 9:28) And Nabal answered David's servants, and said,
"Who is David? And who is the son of Jesse? Today many servants
are breaking away each one from his master.
11 (Jdg 8:6) Should I then take my bread, and my water, and my meat,
that which I have killed for my shearers, and give it to men
whose origins are unknown?"
12 So David's young men turned themselves around and went back.
And they came and reported to him all these words.
13 (1Sa 23:13) David said to his men, "Each man strap on his sword."
And each man strapped on his sword. David also put on his sword,
and 400 men went up after David. But 200 stayed with the baggage.
14 Now one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, "Listen,
David sent messengers out of the wilderness to bless our master;
and he railed against them.
15 (1Sa 25:7; 25:21) But the men were very good to us,
and we were not harmed, nor did we miss anything,
all the days we went about with them in the field.
16 (Job 1:10; Ex 14:22) They were a wall to us both by night and day,
all the days we were with them keeping the flocks.
17 (1Sa 20:7; Dt 13:13) Now therefore know and consider what you will do,
for evil is determined against our master and against all his household.
He is such a worthless man that one cannot speak to him."
18 (2Sa 16:1) Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves,
two bottles of wine, five prepared sheep, five measures
[Likely about 60 pounds, or 27 kilograms.] of roasted grain,
a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs,
and she loaded them on donkeys.
19 (Ge 32:20; 32:16) And she said to her servants, "Go on before me.
See, I will be coming after you." But she did not tell her husband Nabal.
20 And as she was riding on the donkey and going down into the cover
of the mountain, David and his men were coming down to meet her
and she met them.
21 (Pr 17:13) Now David had said, "Surely in vain have I guarded
all that this man has in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed
of all that belonged to him. And he has returned me evil for good.
22 (1Sa 3:17; 20:13) So may God do unto the enemies of David
and more also, if by morning I leave even one male of all who belong to him."
23 (1Sa 20:41; Jos 15:18) When Abigail saw David, she hurriedly got down from
the donkey and fell before David upon her face. And she bowed herself
to the ground.
24 (2Sa 14:9) So she fell at his feet and said, "Against me alone, my lord,
is the guilt. Please let your handmaid speak in your ears, and hear the words
of your handmaid.
25 (1Sa 25:17) Please do not let my lord set his heart against
this worthless man, against Nabal. For as his name is, so is he.
Nabal is his name and folly is with him. But I, your handmaid,
did not see the young men of my lord, whom you sent.
26 (2Sa 18:32; Ge 20:6) Now my lord, as the Lord lives,
and as your soul lives, because the Lord has restrained you from coming
in bloodshed and from avenging yourself with your own hand,
now let your enemies, and those seeking to do evil to my lord, be as Nabal.
27 (Ge 33:11; 1Sa 30:26) Now let this blessing which your maidservant
has brought to my lord be given to the young men who follow my lord.
28 (1Sa 18:17; 2Sa 7:11) "Please forgive the transgression of your handmaid,
for the Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house, because my lord fights
the battles of the Lord, and evil will not be found in you all your days.
29 (Jer 10:18) Even if a man rises to pursue you and to seek your life,
the life of my lord will be bound in the bundle of the living with the Lord
your God. But the lives of your enemies He will sling out, as from
the hollow of a sling.
30 (1Sa 13:14) It will be, when the Lord does for my lord according to all
the good that He has spoken concerning you and has appointed you ruler
over Israel,
31 (Ge 40:14) that this will be no grief to you, nor an offense of heart to
my lord, either that you have shed blood without cause, or that my lord
has avenged himself. But when the Lord has dealt well with my lord,
then remember your handmaid."
32 (Lk 1:68; Ge 24:27) David said to Abigail, :Blessed be the Lord,
God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me.
33 (1Sa 25:26) And blessed is your discretion, and blessed are you
who have kept me this day from coming to shed blood and from avenging
myself with my own hand.
34 For as the Lord, the God of Israel lives, who has restrained me
from injuring you, if you had not hurried to come and meet me,
surely there would not have been left even one male to Nabal
by the morning light."
35 (Ge 19:21; 1Sa 20:42) So David received from her hand
what she had brought him and said to her, "Go up in peace to your house.
See, I have obeyed your voice, and have granted your request."
36 (1Sa 25:19; 2Sa 13:23) Abigail came to Nabal, and he was feasting
in his house, like the feast of a king. And Nabal's heart
was merry within him, for he was
very drunk. Therefore she told him nothing until the morning light.
37 But in the morning when the wine was gone out of Nabal,
his wife told him these things. And his heart died within him,
and he became as a stone.
38 (1Sa 26:10) And about ten days after that, the Lord struck Nabal
and he died.
39 (1Sa 25:26; 25:34) When David heard that Nabal was dead, he said,
"Blessed is the Lord, who has defended the cause of my reproach
from the hand of Nabal, and has kept His servant from evil.
For the Lord has returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head."
And David sent and spoke with Abigail, to take her as his wife.
40 When the servants of David came to Abigail at Carmel,
they spoke to her, saying, "David has sent us to you to take you as his wife."
41 (Ru 2:10) She arose, and bowed herself on her face to the ground,
and said, "Here is your handmaid, a servant to wash the feet of the servants
of my lord."
42 (Ge 24:61-67) Abigail hurriedly arose and rode on a donkey
with her five young women who attended her.
And she went after the messengers of David and became his wife.
43 (Jos 15:56; 1Sa 27:3) David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel. So both of them
were his wives.
44 (1Sa 18:27; 2Sa 3:14) But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife,
to Paltiel the son of Laish who was from Gallim.
[2] And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the
man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats:
and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel.
[3] Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and
she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but
the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of
Caleb.
[4] And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.
[5] And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get
you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name:
[6] And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to
thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.
[7] And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: now thy shepherds which
were with us, we hurt them not, neither was there ought missing unto them,
all the while they were in Carmel.
[8] Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men
find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee,
whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.
[9] And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all
those words in the name of David, and ceased.
[10] And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who is David? and who is
the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every
man from his master.
[11] Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have
killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they
be?
[12] So David's young men turned their way, and went again, and came and
told him all those sayings.
[13] And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they
girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there
went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the
stuff.
[14] But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold,
David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he
railed on them.
[15] But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither
missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were
in the fields:
[16] They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were
with them keeping the sheep.
[17] Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is
determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such
a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.
[18] Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles
of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn,
and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid
them on asses.
[19] And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after
you. But she told not her husband Nabal.
[20] And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert
of the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she
met them.
[21] Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow
hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained
unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good.
[22] So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave of all
that pertain to him by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.
[23] And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and
fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,
[24] And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this
iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience,
and hear the words of thine handmaid.
[25] Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal:
for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but
I thine handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send.
[26] Now therefore, my lord, as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth,
seeing the LORD hath withholden thee from coming to shed blood, and from
avenging thyself with thine own hand, now let thine enemies, and they that
seek evil to my lord, be as Nabal.
[27] And now this blessing which thine handmaid hath brought unto my lord,
let it even be given unto the young men that follow my lord.
[28] I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will
certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of
the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.
[29] Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul
of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with the LORD thy God; and
the souls of thine enemies, them shall he sling out, as out of the middle of
a sling.
[30] And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord
according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall
have appointed thee ruler over Israel;
[31] That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my
lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath
avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then
remember thine handmaid.
[32] And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which
sent thee this day to meet me:
[33] And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this
day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand.
[34] For in very deed, as the LORD God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me
back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely
there had not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth
against the wall.
[35] So David received of her hand that which she had brought him, and said
unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice,
and have accepted thy person.
[36] And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house,
like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart was merry within him, for he was
very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the
morning light.
[37] But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of
Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within
him, and he became as a stone.
[38] And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD smote Nabal,
that he died.
[39] And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the LORD,
that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath
kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of
Nabal upon his own head, And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take
her to him to wife.
[40] And when the servants of David were come to Abigail to Carmel, they
spake unto her, saying, David sent us unto thee to take thee to him to wife.
[41] And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said,
Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of
my lord.
[42] And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels
of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and
became his wife.
[43] David also took Ahinoam of Jezreel; and they were also both of them his
wives.
[44] But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son
of Laish, which was of Gallim.
1 SAMUEL 26
David Again Spares Saul's Life
1 (1Sa 23:19; Ps 54:1-7) Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying,
"Is David not hiding himself on the hill of Hakilah,
which is before Jeshimon?"
2 (1Sa 24:2) Then Saul arose and went down to the Wilderness of Ziph,
having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David
in the Wilderness of Ziph.
3 Saul camped on the hill of Hakilah,
which is before Jeshimon, by the road. But David stayed in the wilderness,
when he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.
4 And David sent out spies and knew that Saul had certainly come.
5 (1Sa 17:55; 14:50-51) So David arose and came to the place where Saul
had camped. And David saw the place where Saul was lying down
and Abner son of Ner, the commander of his army.
Saul was lying down in the encampment,
while the people encamped around him.
6 (Jdg 7:10-11; 2Sa 2:18) Then David answered and said to Ahimelek
the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, saying,
"Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp?"
And Abishai said, "I will go down with you."
7 So David and Abishai came to the people by night while Saul lay sleeping
within the circle of the camp. And his spear was stuck in the ground
at his head, and Abner and the people were lying all around him.
8 (1Sa 24:4) Then Abishai said to David, "God has today delivered
your enemy into your hand. Now please let me strike him with the spear through
to the ground with one stroke, and I will not strike him a second time."
9 (2Sa 1:14; 1:16) David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him. For who can
stretch out his hand against the Lord's anointed and remain unpunished?"
10 (Ge 47:29; Dt 31:14) David said, "As the Lord lives, the Lord
will strike him, or his day will come to die,
or he will go down into battle and perish.
11 (1Sa 24:6; 24:12) The Lord forbid that I should stretch out my hand
against the Lord's anointed, but now please take the spear that is at his head
and the jug of water, and let us go."
12 (Ge 2:21; 15:12) So David took the spear
and the jug of water from Saul's head
and they went away. No one saw, no one knew, and no one awoke,
for they were all asleep, because a deep sleep
from the Lord had fallen upon them.
13 Then David went over to the other side and stood on the top
of a hill at a distance. A great space was between them.
14 And David called to the people and to Abner the son of Ner, saying,
"Will you not answer, Abner?"
Then Abner answered and said, "Who are you that calls to the king?"
15 And David said to Abner, "Are you not a man? And who is like to you
in Israel? Why then have you not guarded your lord the king?
For one of the people came in to destroy the king your lord.
16 (1Sa 20:31; 26:11) This thing is not good which you have done.
As the Lord lives, you are worthy of death because you have not guarded
your master, the Lord's anointed. And now, see where is the king's spear?
And the jug of water that was at his head?"
17 (1Sa 24:16) Saul knew David's voice, and said,
"Is this your voice, my son David?"
And David said, "It is my voice, my lord king."
18 (1Sa 24:9; 24:11-14) He said, "Why is my lord pursuing after his servant?
For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand?
19 (2Sa 14:16; 16:11) Now please let my lord king hear the words
of his servant. If the Lord has stirred you up against me,
let Him accept an offering. But if it was the sons of men,
cursed are they before the Lord. For they have driven me today
from having a share in the inheritance of the Lord, saying,
'Go, serve other gods.'
20 (1Sa 24:14) Now do not let my blood fall to the ground away
from the presence of the Lord. Truly the king of Israel has come
out to seek a single flea, as when one pursues a partridge in the mountains."
21 (1Sa 15:24; 24:17) Then said Saul, "I have sinned. Return, my son David,
for I will not harm you again, because my soul was precious in your eyes
this day. I have acted foolishly and have seriously gone astray."
22 David answered and said, "See, the king's spear! Let one of the young men
come over and get it.
23 The Lord requites to every man his right conduct and loyalty.
So the Lord gave you into my hand today, but I am not willing to stretch
my hand against the Lord's anointed.
24 As your life was highly valued in my eyes this day, so may my life be
highly valued in the eyes of the Lord,
and may He rescue me out of all distress."
25 (Ge 32:28; 1Sa 24:19) Then Saul said to David, "Blessed are you,
my son David. You will do great things, and will surely prevail."
So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.
1 Samuel 26
[1] And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide
himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon?
[2] Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three
thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of
Ziph.
[3] And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon, by
the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after
him into the wilderness.
[4] David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in
very deed.
[5] And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David
beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of
his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about
him.
[6] Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai
the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to
Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee.
[7] So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay
sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his
bolster: but Abner and the people lay round about him.
[8] Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine
hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear
even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.
[9] And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth
his hand against the LORD's anointed, and be guiltless?
[10] David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him;
or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.
[11] The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the
LORD's anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his
bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.
[12] So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and
they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they
were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the LORD was fallen upon them.
[13] Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill
afar off; a great space being between them:
[14] And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying,
Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who art thou that
criest to the king?
[15] And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who is like to
thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept thy lord the king? for
there came one of the people in to destroy the king thy lord.
[16] This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are
worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD's anointed.
And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at
his bolster.
[17] And Saul knew David's voice, and said, Is this thy voice, my son David?
And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king.
[18] And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for
what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand?
[19] Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his
servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an
offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the
LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance
of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.
[20] Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of
the LORD: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one
doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.
[21] Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more
do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I
have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.
[22] And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of
the young men come over and fetch it.
[23] The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness:
for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch
forth mine hand against the LORD's anointed.
[24] And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let
my life be much set by in the eyes of the LORD, and let him deliver me out
of all tribulation.
[25] Then Saul said to David, Blessed be thou, my son David: thou shalt both
do great things, and also shalt still prevail. So David went on his way, and
Saul returned to his place.
1 SAMUEL 27
David With the Philistines
1 Then David said in his heart, "Now I will perish one day
by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than
that I should escape to the land of the Philistines.
Then Saul will despair of continually seeking me
within all the territory of Israel. So will I escape out of his hand."
2 (1Sa 21:10; 25:13) David arose and passed over with the six hundred men
that were with him to Achish, the son of Maok, king of Gath.
3 (1Sa 25:42-43) And David lived with Achish at Gath,
he and his men, each man with his household,
even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess,
and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's widow.
4 It was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath,
so he no longer sought him.
5 David said to Achish, "If I have now found favor in your eyes,
let them give me a place in one of the cities in the countryside,
that I may dwell there. For why should your servant dwell
in the royal city with you?"
6 (Ne 11:28; Jos 15:31) Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day.
Therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day.
7 (1Sa 29:3) The number of days that David lived in the country
of the Philistines was a year and four months.
1 Samuel 27
[1] And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of
Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into
the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any
more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand.
[2] And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were
with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath.
[3] And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his
household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and
Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife.
[4] And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more
again for him.
[5] And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let
them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there:
for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?
[6] Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto
the kings of Judah unto this day.
[7] And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a
full year and four months.
1 CHRONICLES 12
The Mighty Men Join David
1 (1Sa 27:2-6) Now these are the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he yet
kept himself away from Saul the son of Kish. They were among the brave men,
helpers in the war.
2 (Jdg 3:15; 20:16) They were armed with bows, and could use
both the right hand and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows
out of a bow. They were Saul's brothers of Benjamin.
3 (1Ch 11:28)The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah
the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet the sons of Azmaveth; Berakah,
and Jehu the Anathothite;
4 (Jos 9:3; 15:36) and Ishmaiah the Gibeonite, a brave warrior
among the thirty, and over the thirty; Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan,
and Jozabad the Gederathite;
5 and Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah,
and Shephatiah the Haruphite;
6 and Elkanah, Ishiah, Azarel, Joezer,
and Jashobeam the Korahites;
7 (Jos 15:58) and Joelah and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.
[1] Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept
himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were
among the mighty men, helpers of the war.
[2] They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand
and the left in hurling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow,
even of Saul's brethren of Benjamin.
[3] The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash,
the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jeziel, and Pelet, the sons
of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite,
[4] and Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty,
and over the thirty; and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan,
and Josabad the Gederathite, 5Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah,
and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,
[6] Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites,
[7] and Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor.
1 SAMUEL 27
8 (Jos 13:2; 1Sa 15:7-8) David and his men went up
and invaded the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites.
For they were inhabitants of the land from of old, as you come
to Shur, even to the land of Egypt.
9 (1Sa 15:3) So David would strike the land and would not leave
either man or woman alive. And he would take the sheep,
the cattle, the donkeys, the camels, and the garments.
And then he came back to Achish.
10 (Jdg 1:16; 1Ch 2:9) Then Achish would say, "Where have you made
a raid today?" And David would say, "Against the Negev of Judah,"
or "Against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites,"
or "Against the Negev of the Kenites."
11 Now David would leave neither a man nor a woman alive,
to bring tidings to Gath, saying, "Lest they should tell on us, saying,
'Thus David has done.' " This was his practice all the days which
he lived in the country of the Philistines.
12 And Achish believed David, saying, "He has surely become
a stench to his people Israel. Therefore he will be my servant forever."
1 Samuel 27
[8] And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the
Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants
of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt.
[9] And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman alive, and took
away the sheep, and the oxen, and the asses, and the camels, and the
apparel, and returned, and came to Achish.
[10] And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said,
Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and
against the south of the Kenites.
[11] And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings to Gath,
saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so will be
his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines.
[12] And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel
utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever.
2) Our Daily Bread for 16 April 2024 titled Ready to Go for God
Ephesians 4:1-7,11-16
Unity of the Body
1 (Eph 3:1; Col 1:10) I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, exhort you to
walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you were called.
2 (Col 3:12-13; Ac 20:19) With all humility, meekness, and patience,
bearing with one another in love,
3 be eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
4 (Eph 1:18; 2:16) There is one body and one Spirit, even as you were called
in one hope of your calling,
5 (1Co 8:6; Mt 28:19) one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
6 (Ro 11:36; 1Co 12:6) one God and Father of all, who is above all,
and through all, and in you all.
7 (Ro 12:3; Eph 3:2) But grace was given to each one of us according
to the measure of the gift of Christ.
10 (Heb 4:14; 7:26) He who descended is also He who ascended far above
all the heavens that He might fill all things.)
11 (Ac 21:8; 13:1) He gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists,
pastors, and teachers,
12 (1Co 12:27; Eph 1:23) for the equipping of the saints, for the work
of service, and for the building up of the body of Christ,
13 (Eph 4:5; 1:23) until we all come into the unity of the faith
and of the knowledge of the Son of God, into a complete man,
to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
14 (Jas 1:6; 1Co 14:20) so we may no longer be children, tossed here
and there by waves and carried about with every wind of doctrine
by the trickery of men, by craftiness with deceitful scheming.
15 (Eph 1:22; 2:21) But, speaking the truth in love, we may grow up
in all things into Him, who is the head, Christ Himself,
16 (Col 2:19; Eph 1:4) from whom the whole body is joined together
and connected by every joint and ligament, as every part effectively
does its work and grows, building itself up in love.
[1] I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy
of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
[2] With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one
another in love;
[3] Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
[4] There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of
your calling;
[5] One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
[6] One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you
all.
[7] But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the
gift of Christ.
[11] And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists;
and some, pastors and teachers;
[12] For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the
edifying of the body of Christ:
[13] Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the
Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the
fulness of Christ:
[14] That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried
about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning
craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
[15] But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things,
which is the head, even Christ:
[16] From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that
which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the
measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of
itself in love.
The book Hidden Figures recounts preparations for John Glenn's flight
into space. Computers were newfangled inventions in 1962, subject to
glitches. Glenn didn’t trust them and worried about calculations for
the launch. He knew one brainy woman in the back room could run the
numbers. He trusted her. "If she says the numbers are good,"
Glenn said, "I'm ready to go."
Katherine Johnson was a teacher and mother of three. She loved Jesus
and served in her church. God had blessed Katherine with a remarkable
mind. NASA tapped her in the late 1950s to help with the space program.
She was Glenn's "brainy woman," one of the "human computers" they hired
at the time.
We may not be called to be brilliant mathematicians, but God calls us
to other things: "But unto every one of us is given grace according
to the measure of the gift of Christ." (Ephesians 4:7). We're to
"live a life worthy of the calling" we've received (v. 1). We're part
of one body, in which "each part does its work" (v. 16).
Katherine Johnson’s calculations confirmed the course trajectory.
Glenn's launch into orbit was like "hitting a bull's-eye." But this
was just one of Katherine's callings. Remember, she was called also
to be a mother, teacher, and church worker. We might ask ourselves
what God has called us to, whether big or small. Are we "ready to go,"
exercising the grace-gifts He"s bestowed, living
"a life worthy of [our] calling" (v. 1)?
By: Kenneth Petersen
Reflect & Pray
What has God called you to do? How has He gifted you?
Dear God, please help me embrace
what You've given me and live a life worthy of Your calling.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 7 Promises of Grace - Day 3 - All I need
Phil 4:19
19 But my God shall supply your every need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
19 But my God shall supply all your need according
to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
"But Mom, I really need these!" The strident voice of a teenage girl
rose above the hum of voices in the department store. The item in question
was a pair of $80 blue Jeans, faded, bleached, and torn in the right knee.
Style . Fashion. Self-Image. The girl may not have needed the jeans to
enhance her wardrobe, but she obviously felt she needed then to
enhance her acceptability among her peers.
Phillippains 4:19 promises that God "shall supply your every need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." But just what needs does this
promise cover? My need for a bigger house? A better job?
An $80 pair of Calvin Kleins?
Certainly God knows and cares about the physical, superficial need of our
lives, and he provides what we need to sustain life. But God's priority
goes much deeper than the kind of radial tires we buy or the brand name on
our back pockets. God is interested in eternal values, in spiritual needs, and
he knows what we need in our lives to draw us closer to him.
"Out of his glorious riches in Christ Jesus," God will enrich us spiritually.
The application of Phil 4:19 involves trusting God to know and care about our
real needs, the deep needs of our souls, and allowing him the freedom to
order our circumstances so that those needs are met. When we are bold
enough to pray, "Lord, do whatever is necessary to make me more like
Jesus Christ," our Father delights to answer that prayer and supply our needs.
Application
a) What is the difference between my "Needs" and my "wants"?
b) What spiritual needs can I identify in my life?
c) How can this verse help me keep my own priorities
in line with God's value system?
4) From Prosperity Promises - Kenneth Copeland
Mark 4:23-29
23 (Mk 4:9; Mt 11:15) "If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear."
24 (Mt 7:2) He said to them, "Take heed what you hear.
The measure you give will be measured for you,
and to you who hear will more be given.
25 (Mt 13:12; Lk 8:18) For to him who has will more be given.
And from him who has not will be taken, even what he has."
The Parable of the Growing Seed
26 (Mt 13:24) He said, "The kingdom of God is like a man
who scatters seed on the ground.
27 (Ecc 11:5) He sleeps and rises night and day,
and the seed sprouts and grows; he does not know how.
28 For the earth bears fruit by itself: first the blade,
then the head, then the full seed in the head.
29 (Joel 3:13) But when the grain is ripe,
immediately he applies the sickle because the harvest has come."
23 "If any man have ears to hear, let him hear. "
24 And he said unto them, "Take heed what ye hear:
with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you:
and unto you that hear shall more be given.
25 For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not,
from him shall be taken even that which he hath.
26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should
cast seed into the ground;
27 and should sleep, and rise night and day,
and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how.
28 For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade,
then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
29 But when the fruit is brought forth,
immediately he putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come."
5) From a Book called God's Promises for you:
God's Gift of Salvation
Ps 51:1-13
PSALMS 51
For the Music Director. A Psalm of David,
when Nathan the Prophet came to him,
after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
1 Have mercy on me, O God,
according to Your lovingkindness;
according to the abundance of Your compassion,
blot out my transgressions.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2 ) Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,
and cleanse me from my sin.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) For I acknowledge my transgressions,
and my sin is ever before me.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) Against You, You only, have I sinned,
and done this evil in Your sight,
so that You are justified when You speak,
and You are blameless when You judge.
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) I was brought forth in iniquity,
and in sin my mother conceived me.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) You desire truth in the inward parts,
and in the hidden part You make me to know wisdom.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3 ) Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) Make me to hear joy and gladness,
that the bones that You have broken may rejoice.
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) Hide Your face from my sins,
and blot out all my iniquities.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) Do not cast me away from Your presence,
and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me.
12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation,
and uphold me with Your willing spirit.
13 Then I will teach transgressors Your ways,
and sinners will return to You.
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet
came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba.
1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness:
According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity,
And cleanse me from my sin.
3 For I acknowledge my transgressions:
And my sin is ever before me.
4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight:
That thou mightest be justified when thou speakest,
and be clear when thou judgest.
5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity;
And in sin did my mother conceive me.
6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts:
And in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean:
Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
8 Make me to hear joy and gladness;
That the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
9 Hide thy face from my sins,
And blot out all mine iniquities.
10 Create in me a clean heart, O God;
And renew a right spirit within me.
11 Cast me not away from thy presence;
And take not thy holy spirit from me.
12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
And uphold me with thy free spirit.
13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways;
And sinners shall be converted unto thee.
Remember God's promises when You pray
The Lord's prayer
Matthew 6:9-13
9 "Therefore pray in this manner:
Our Father who is in heaven,
hallowed be Your name.
10 (Mt 3:2; 4:17) Your kingdom come;
Your will be done
on earth, as it is in heaven.
11 (Pr 30:8; Isa 33:16) Give us this day our daily bread.
12 (Ex 34:7; Ps 32:1) And forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors.
13 (1Co 10:13; Jn 17:15) And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen."
9 After this manner therefore pray ye:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
6) This come from Praying for Muslims in Canada 2015 (Is there a 2022 edition?)
Manitoba
Quick facts on Muslims in Manitoba
Manitoba 2015 population 1 282 000
est Muslim Population 21 349
CNMM Networks: Winnipeg
The Muslim population of Manitoba, understandably centred in Winnipeg, is very
diverse and represents some 48 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conservative estimates put their number at 21000 , with some suggesting
it might be twice that size.
Some outreach among Muslims has started, yet in comparison to the size
of this community, there is the need and opportunity for far more engagement.
Continued influx of new immigrants and refugees continues to see the growth
of this Muslim centre in Manitoba.
We rejoice in the Arabic fellowship meeting there and the energetic workers
among Muslims in Winnipeg.
Let us intercede in unity for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Adding further
30 day of Prayers from 10 March 2024 to 8 April 2024
1 Timothy 2:1-7
1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead
a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God
our Saviour,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
This was the testimony given at the proper time.
7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
in faith and truth.
[1 Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone,
2 (Ezr 6:10) for kings and for all who are in authority, that we may lead
a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and honesty,
3 (1Ti 1:1; Lk 1:47) for this is good and acceptable in the sight of God
our Saviour,
4 (Eze 18:23; 18:32) who desires all men to be saved and to come
to the knowledge of the truth.
5 (Gal 3:20; 1Co 8:6; Dt 6:4) There is one God and one mediator between God
and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
6 (1Co 1:6; 1Ti 6:15) who gave Himself as a ransom for all.
This was the testimony given at the proper time.
7 (Ac 9:15; 2Ti 1:11) For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle
(I speak the truth in Christ and do not lie), a teacher of the Gentiles
in faith and truth.
How can we keep praying?
Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.
Ask those who are serving Christ among
Muslim people how you can pray for them.
When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray
for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also
participate in 30 Days.
What should you pray for?
Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
in the places they govern.
Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.
Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
My paternal side is of Muslim heritage and will offer this section to further
call for Muslim converts to Christian and any other converts to Christianity
(Hindus, Jews, aboriginals Canadian, ...) .
7) Prayers for the nation (Canada) coming from Prayer map of Canada
http://www.ehc.ca
16th Day of the Month
a) Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and
without consequences
( John 16:7-8
7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away.
For if I do not go away, the Counselor will not come to you.
But if I go, I will send Him to you.
8 When He comes, He will convict the world of sin
and of righteousness and of judgment"
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away:
for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you;
but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin,
and of righteousness, and of judgment:
)
b) Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
(
John 14:6
6 Jesus said to him,
"I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through Me."
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life:
no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Rom 3:19-20
19 Now we know that whatever the law says,
it says to those who are under the law,
so that every mouth may be silenced,
and all the world may become accountable to God.
20 Therefore by the works of the law
no flesh will be justified in His sight,
for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are
under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become
guilty before God.
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified
in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
2 Cor 5:10
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ,
that each one may receive his recompense in the body,
according to what he has done,
whether it was good or bad.
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one
may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done,
whether it be good or bad.
2 Cor 10:5
5 casting down imaginations and every high thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into
captivity to the obedience of Christ,
5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against
the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought
to the obedience of Christ;
)
Conclusion:
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to surround you with righteous wise people.
Pray to the Lord: "Dear God, please help me embrace
what You've given me and live a life worthy of Your calling."
Pray to the Lord and pray to know Hm as provider.
Pray to the Lord and pray to be a harvester of souls.
Pray to the Lord and pray to cleanse you from sin.
Agree in prayer with us for:
- new Christian workers among Manitoba's growing Muslim population
- new church ministries focused on prayer, equipping and reaching Muslim
communities around them, as well as training new workers
- the Arabic fellowship and their ministries of discipling new Muslim
background believers and for effectiveness in outreach
- for the recent Somali woman who found faith in Jesus and stood her ground
in the face of opposition to her new faith.
- for current workers among Muslims to be blessed, refreshed and encouraged
with great support
Pray for Muslims you know and those that live around you.
Ask those who are serving Christ among
Muslim people how you can pray for them.
When you gather with fellow believers, remember to pray
for Muslims throughout the year and encourage them to also
participate in 30 Days.
Pray for the leaders of Muslim-majority nations to pursue peace and freedom
in the places they govern.
Pray for Muslim groups, tribes and communities in different regions to have
access to the gospel and respond to the message of Christ.
Pray for families and individuals to know the blessings of God and to be
saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
Pray that God will convict the hearts of mankind of the false
idea that all moral choices are equal and without consequences.
Pray that people's hearts would be opened to see the folly
of denying God's supremacy
Pray for the wisdom of Christians in Malaysia who take great risks to
illegally share the Gospel with the Malay people.
Pray to the Lord that to know the Holy Spirit.
and Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness
Remember eternity starts now -
Pray for the direction you take to the Ever lasting loving God