Day 106 of the 2nd Bible Study Journey - 16 Apr 2022 reflections
Day 106, 16 Apr 2022 Happy Saturday This Christian Passover
1) 1 Samuel 26
- 1 Samuel 27:1-7
- 1 Chronicles 12:1-7
- 1 Samuel 27:8-12
- 1 Samuel 28
- 1 Samuel 29
- 1 Chronicles 12:19
- Psalms 56
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.
1 SAMUEL 28
1 And it came about in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies
together for war to fight with Israel. And Achish said to David,
"Know assuredly that you will go out with me to battle, you and your men."
2 David said to Achish, "Surely you will know what your servant can do."
And Achish said to David, "Therefore I will
appoint you my bodyguard for life."
The Medium of Endor
3 (Lev 19:31; 20:27) Now Samuel died and all Israel mourned him,
and they buried him in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had removed the mediums
and the necromancers from the land.
4 (Jos 19:18; 1Sa 31:1) Then the Philistines gathered themselves together.
And they came and camped in Shunem. So Saul gathered all Israel together,
and they camped in Gilboa.
5 When Saul saw the camp of the Philistines, he was afraid
and his heart trembled greatly.
6 (Nu 12:6; 27:21) Saul inquired of the Lord,
but the Lord did not answer him by dreams, or by lots, or by prophets.
7 (Jos 17:11; Ps 83:10) Then said Saul to his servants, "Seek for me a woman
who is a medium, that I may go to her and inquire of her."
And his servants said to him, "There is woman medium in Endor."
8 (1Ch 10:13; Isa 8:19) So Saul disguised himself, put on other clothes,
and he went with two of his men. And they came to the woman by night
and he said, "Please divine for me by a spirit,
and bring up for me whom I will name to you"
9 (1Sa 28:3) The woman said to him, "Listen, you know what Saul has done,
how he has eliminated the mediums and necromancers from the land.
Now why are you laying a trap for my life to cause my death?"
10 Saul swore to her by the Lord, saying,
"As the Lord lives, no punishment will happen to you for this thing."
11 Then said the woman, "Whom shall I bring up for you?"
And he said, "Bring up Samuel for me."
12 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out with a loud voice.
And the woman said to Saul, "Why have you deceived me? For you are Saul."
13 The king said to her, "Do not be afraid. What did you see?"
And the woman said to Saul, "I saw a divine being ascending out of the earth."
14 (1Sa 15:27) He said to her, "What is his appearance?"
And she said, "An old man is coming up, and he is covered with a robe."
And Saul perceived that it was Samuel. And he kneeled with his face
to the ground and bowed himself.
15 (1Sa 18:12; 28:6) Samuel said to Saul, "Why have you roused me
to bring me up?"
And Saul answered, "I am greatly distressed, for the Philistines make
war against me, and God has departed from me and does not answer me
any longer by prophets or by dreams. Therefore I have called you that
you might make known to me what I should do."
16 Then said Samuel, "Why then do you ask me, since the Lord has departed
from you and has become your enemy?
17 The Lord has done for Himself as He spoke by me. The Lord has torn
the kingdom from your hand and has given it to your neighbor, David.
18 (1Ki 20:42; 1Sa 15:9) As you did not obey the voice of the Lord
and did not carry out His fierce wrath against Amalek,
therefore the Lord has done this thing to you this day.
19 And moreover, the Lord will deliver Israel with you into the hand
of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me.
The Lord will also deliver the army of Israel
into the hand of the Philistines."
20 Saul immediately fell full length upon the ground because
he greatly feared the words of Samuel. Also there was no strength in him,
for he had eaten no bread all day and all night.
21 (Jdg 12:3; 1Sa 19:5) The woman came to Saul and saw that he was terrified.
And she said to him, "Listen, your handmaid has obeyed your voice.
I have taken my life in my hand and have listened to your words which
you spoke to me.
22 Now therefore you also, please obey the voice of your maidservant
and let me set before you a piece of bread, and eat so that you may
have strength when you go on your way."
23 (1Ki 21:4) But he refused and said, "I will not eat."
But his servants, and also the woman, urged him and he listened to them.
So he arose from the ground and sat on the bed.
24 (Lk 15:23) Now the woman had a fattened calf in the house,
and she hurried and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it,
and baked unleavened bread from it.
25 She brought it before Saul and his servants, and they ate.
Then they arose and went away that night.
1 Samuel 28
[1] And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their
armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto
David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou
and thy men.
[2] And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can
do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of mine head
for ever.
[3] Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in
Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that had familiar
spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.
[4] And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched
in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in
Gilboa.
[5] And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his
heart greatly trembled.
[6] And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither
by dreams nor by Urim, nor by prophets.
[7] Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar
spirit, that I may go to her, and inquire of her. And his servants said to
him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.
[8] And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and
two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray
thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I
shall name unto thee.
[9] And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done,
how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out
of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to
die?
[10] And Saul sware to her by the LORD, saying, As the LORD liveth, there
shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.
[11] Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he said,
Bring me up Samuel.
[12] And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the
woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul.
[13] And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And
the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.
[14] And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man
cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was
Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself.
[15] And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up?
And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war
against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither
by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest
make known unto me what I shall do.
[16] Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD
is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?
[17] And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath
rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to
David:
[18] Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor executedst his
fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing unto thee
this day.
[19] Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of
the Philistines: and to morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me: the LORD
also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.
[20] Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was sore afraid,
because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had
eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.
[21] And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and
said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put
my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest
unto me.
[22] Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thine
handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou
mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.
[23] But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together
with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he
arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.
[24] And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed
it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:
[25] And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did
eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night.
1 SAMUEL 29
Philistines Reject David
1 (1Sa 4:1; Jos 12:18) Now the Philistines gathered together all their
armies to Aphek, and the children of Israel were camping by the spring
which is in Jezreel.
2 (1Sa 28:1-2; Jos 13:3) The lords of the Philistines were advancing
by hundreds and by thousands, and David and his men were advancing
in the rear with Achish.
3 (1Sa 27:7; Da 6:5) Then the princes of the Philistines said,
"What are these Hebrews doing here?"
And Achish said to the princes of the Philistines,
"Is this not David, the servant of Saul, king of Israel, who has been with me
these days, or rather these years? And I have found no fault in him since
the day of his desertion to this day."
4 (1Sa 14:21; 1Ch 12:19) But the princes of the Philistines became angry
with him. And the princes of the Philistines said to him,
"Make this man return and let him go again to his place which you have
appointed him. He will not go down with us in battle, lest he might
be an adversary to us in the battle. For with what could he make himself
acceptable to his master, if not with the heads of these men?
5 (1Sa 21:11) Is this not David, whom they sing for in dances saying,
'Saul has slain his thousands,
and David his ten thousands'? "
6 (2Sa 3:25; 2Ki 19:27) Then Achish called David and said to him,
"As the Lord lives, you have been upright, and your going out
and your coming in with me in the camp has been pleasing in my sight.
For I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me
to this day. However, you are not acceptable in the eyes of the lords.
7 Therefore now, return and go in peace, that you do not displease
the lords of the Philistines."
8 David said to Achish, "But what have I done? And what have you found
in your servant, from the day which I came before you to this day,
that I may not come and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?"
9 (2Sa 14:17; 14:20) And Achish answered and said to David,
"I know that you are pleasing in my sight like an angel of God.
However the lords of the Philistines have said,
'He shall not go up with us in battle.'
10 (1Ch 12:19) Therefore rise up early in the morning with your master's
servants who have come with you. And when you have risen early
in the morning and it is light, then depart."
11 So David and his men rose early to depart in the morning
and return to the land of the Philistines.
But the Philistines went up to Jezreel.
1 Samuel 29
[1] Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the
Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel.
[2] And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by
thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rereward with Achish.
[3] Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these Hebrews here?
And Achish said unto the princes of the Philistines, Is not this David, the
servant of Saul the king of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or
these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell unto me unto
this day?
[4] And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and the princes
of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow return, that he may go
again to his place which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down
with us to battle, lest in the battle he be an adversary to us: for
wherewith should he reconcile himself unto his master? should it not be with
the heads of these men?
[5] Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying,
Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?
[6] Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth,
thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the
host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of
thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not.
[7] Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords
of the Philistines.
[8] And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou
found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I
may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king?
[9] And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou art good in my
sight, as an angel of God: notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines
have said, He shall not go up with us to the battle.
[10] Wherefore now rise up early in the morning with thy master's servants
that are come with thee: and as soon as ye be up early in the morning, and
have light, depart.
[11] So David and his men rose up early to depart in the morning, to return
into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.
1 CHRONICLES 12
The Mighty Men Join David
19 (1Sa 29:2-9) Now some from Manasseh joined forces with David
when he came with the Philistines for battle against Saul,
but they did not help them. For after taking counsel,
the lords of the Philistines sent him away, saying,
"It will be our heads if he falls back to his lord Saul."
[19] And there fell some of Manasseh to David,
when he came with the Philistines against Saul
to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords
of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying,
He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.
PSALMS 56
For the Music Director.
To the melody of "Silent Dove at a Distance."
A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.
1 Be gracious to me, O God, for man would crush me;
all day long he who battles oppresses me.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) All day long my enemies would crush me,
for there are many who arrogantly battle against me.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) In the day when I am afraid,
I will trust in You.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) In God whose word I praise,
in God I have trusted; I will not fear.
What can mere flesh do to me?
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Every day they twist my words;
all their thoughts are against me for evil.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) They stir up strife, they lurk,
they watch my steps,
when they wait for my life.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Should there be deliverance
for them on account of wickedness?
In Your anger cast down the peoples, O God.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) You take account of my wandering;
put my tears in Your bottle;
are they not in Your book?
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) In the day I cry to You,
then my enemies will turn back;
this I know, that God is for me.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) In God whose word I praise,
in the Lord whose word I praise,
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) in God I trust, I will not fear;
what can a man do to me?
12 Your vows are on me, O God;
I will complete them with thank offerings to You;
13 for You have delivered my soul from death,
even my feet from stumbling,
to walk before God
in the light of the living.
Psalms 56
[1] Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting
daily oppresseth me.
[2] Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight
against me, O thou most High.
[3] What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
[4] In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not
fear what flesh can do unto me.
[5] Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for
evil.
[6] They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my
steps, when they wait for my soul.
[7] Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O
God.
[8] Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they
not in thy book?
[9] When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know;
for God is for me.
[10] In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.
[11] In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto
me.
[12] Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
[13] For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my
feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
2) Our Daily Bread for 16 April 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/04/16/not-so
entitled Not so
Luke 23:49-56
49 (Lk 8:2; Ps 38:11; Mt 27:55-56) But all those who knew Him
and the women accompanying Him from Galilee stood at a distance,
seeing these things.
The Burial of Jesus
Mt 27:57-61; Mk 15:42-47; Jn 19:38-42
50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council,
who was a good and just man.
51 (Lk 2:25; 2:38) He had not consented to their counsel and deed.
He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews,
and he himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God.
52 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
53 (Isa 53:9) Then he took Him down, and wrapped Him in linen,
and placed Him in a hewn tomb, where no one had ever been buried.
54 (Mt 27:62; Jn 19:31) It was the Day of Preparation,
and the Sabbath was drawing near.
55 (Lk 23:49) The women who came with Him from Galilee followed,
and saw the tomb and how His body was placed.
56 (Mk 16:1; Lk 24:1) Then they returned and prepared spices
and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee,
stood afar off, beholding these things.
The Burial
50 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor;
and he was a good man, and a just:
51 (the same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;)
he was of Arimathea,
a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
52 This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in
a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.
54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
55 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after,
and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.
56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments;
and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.
"I wanted somehow to make it not so," lamented the man, eulogizing a friend
who died young. His words gave poignancy to humanity's ageless hear-cry.
Death stuns and scars us all. We ache to undo what can't be undone.
The longing to "make it not so" might well describe how Jesus' followers
felt after His death. The Gospels say little about those awful hours,
but they do record the actions of a few faithful friends.
Joseph, a religious leader who secretly believed in Jesus (see John 19:38), suddenly
found the courage to ask Pilate for Jesus' body (Luke 23:52). Ponder for a moment
what it would take to remove a body from a grisly crucifixion and tenderly prepare
it for burial (v. 53). Consider too the devotion and bravery of the women who
stayed with Jesus every step of the way, even to the tomb (v. 55).
These followers weren't anticipating a resurrection; they were coming to terms
with grief. The chapter ends without hope, merely a somber, "Then they went home
and prepared spices and perfumes [to embalm Jesus' body]. But they rested
on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment" (v. 56).
Little did they know the Sabbath intermission was setting the stage for history's
most dramatic scene. Jesus was about to do the unimaginable.
He would make death itself "not so."
By: Tim Gustafson
Reflect & Pray
Where do you turn for comfort when the worst happens?
How do you live as though the resurrection is real?
Today, Father, I pause to remember how it must have been
that day between Your Son's crucifixion and His resurrection.
I'm so grateful that He's reversed sin's curse for me.
Learn more about the
resurrection of Jesus.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 7 Our God reigns!
Is 52:7
7 How beautiful upon the mountains
are the feet of him who brings good news,
who proclaims peace,
who brings good news of happiness,
who proclaims salvation,
who says to Zion,
"Your God reigns!"
7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good
tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that
publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
A messenger has a single duty: to carry information. During World War II, many
parents dreaded the arrival of the Western Union messenger, believing that
delivery of a telegram meant that their son has been wounded or killed.
Isaiah 52:7, however, indicates that a messenger's word is not always
unwelcome. "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring
good news ..." the prophet says. The "Good news"? Peace , salvation,
and the resultant message: "Your God reigns!"
Our God reigns - in forgiveness, in reconciliation, bringing peace and freedom
and joy. Our God reigns, controlling our lives with a loving hand, ordering
our experiences for our good, and his glory. Our God reigns in relationships,
in professional circumstances, in families, in churches. The good news is
proclaimed: Life is not unmanageable. Our God Reigns!
When we know that God reigns in our lives, we can relax, let go of the reins
of control, and live in peace. We can forgive those who have hurt us, knowing
that God will reveal to them what they need to know. We can live
with good times and bad, recognising that God uses every circumstance
of our lives to conform us to the image of his Son. We can rejoice in his
grace, free from the compulsion to earn his love and acceptance, and
we can live in the peace that comes only through his lordship in our lives.
Our God reigns - that is , indeed "Good news".
Application
a) Have I ever felt that life was "out of control"? Why?
b) What does it mean in practical terms to know that "Our God reigns"?
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
https://www.30daysprayer.com/pages/shining-the-light-of-christ-in-yemen-through-social-media/
Shining the Light of Christ in Yemen through Social Media
Openly believing in Jesus has always been dangerous in Yemen, where believers account
for less than 0.1 percent of the population. During a brutal, long-running
civil war, such belief can be lethal.
But even amid the chaos of war, epidemics, and famine, Yemeni Muslims
discover Gospel truth and find spiritual encouragement through social media outreach.
"In 2008 I found a Bible in a shop," one Yemeni man said over social media recently.
"I bought it and began reading it. When I read the Gospels, I was amazed
by the words of Jesus. I read the entire New Testament and was convinced
that Jesus is the Son of God. So, I began following Him."
That was early 2015 when Yemen was still moderately tolerant.
"I shared the good news with boldness. Then, the civil war came. I was beaten many times
for 'proselytizing,' which is illegal. After one beating, my Bible was taken away.
My brother awaits execution in prison for the same 'crime.'"
Thankfully, he found a missionary website providing
Bible studies and teaching to Yemenis.
"Now, I survive in the shadows, searching for Bible truth on the Internet," he said.
"I thank God that I have found your site. Thank you for sending me God's Word
and praying with me."
Isaiah prophesied that the Yemeni people would see glimpses of the light
of the Father's promise: "they shall bring gold and incense
and shall bear good news of the praises of the Lord." (60:6).
Pray for believers using social media technology to reach Yemeni Muslims for Christ.
- Pray the words of Isaiah 60:6 over the people of Yemen.
- Pray for the end of this civil war, for deliverance for believers,
and for entire households to come to faith.
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
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: "Today, Father, I pause to remember how it must have been
that day between Your Son's crucifixion and His resurrection.
I'm so grateful that He's reversed sin's curse for me."
Pray to the Lord and Thank Him that He is in control.
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to plant the good seed of the Word
Pray to the Lord and Thnk Him for he pruges your 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 believers using social media technology to reach Yemeni Muslims for Christ.
- Pray the words of Isaiah 60:6 over the people of Yemen.
- Pray for the end of this civil war, for deliverance for believers,
and for entire households to come to faith.
Pray continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians 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 that Church leaders in Cameroon will guide God's people
Biblically in love and wisdom.
1) 1 Samuel 26
- 1 Samuel 27:1-7
- 1 Chronicles 12:1-7
- 1 Samuel 27:8-12
- 1 Samuel 28
- 1 Samuel 29
- 1 Chronicles 12:19
- Psalms 56
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.
1 SAMUEL 28
1 And it came about in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies
together for war to fight with Israel. And Achish said to David,
"Know assuredly that you will go out with me to battle, you and your men."
2 David said to Achish, "Surely you will know what your servant can do."
And Achish said to David, "Therefore I will
appoint you my bodyguard for life."
The Medium of Endor
3 (Lev 19:31; 20:27) Now Samuel died and all Israel mourned him,
and they buried him in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had removed the mediums
and the necromancers from the land.
4 (Jos 19:18; 1Sa 31:1) Then the Philistines gathered themselves together.
And they came and camped in Shunem. So Saul gathered all Israel together,
and they camped in Gilboa.
5 When Saul saw the camp of the Philistines, he was afraid
and his heart trembled greatly.
6 (Nu 12:6; 27:21) Saul inquired of the Lord,
but the Lord did not answer him by dreams, or by lots, or by prophets.
7 (Jos 17:11; Ps 83:10) Then said Saul to his servants, "Seek for me a woman
who is a medium, that I may go to her and inquire of her."
And his servants said to him, "There is woman medium in Endor."
8 (1Ch 10:13; Isa 8:19) So Saul disguised himself, put on other clothes,
and he went with two of his men. And they came to the woman by night
and he said, "Please divine for me by a spirit,
and bring up for me whom I will name to you"
9 (1Sa 28:3) The woman said to him, "Listen, you know what Saul has done,
how he has eliminated the mediums and necromancers from the land.
Now why are you laying a trap for my life to cause my death?"
10 Saul swore to her by the Lord, saying,
"As the Lord lives, no punishment will happen to you for this thing."
11 Then said the woman, "Whom shall I bring up for you?"
And he said, "Bring up Samuel for me."
12 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out with a loud voice.
And the woman said to Saul, "Why have you deceived me? For you are Saul."
13 The king said to her, "Do not be afraid. What did you see?"
And the woman said to Saul, "I saw a divine being ascending out of the earth."
14 (1Sa 15:27) He said to her, "What is his appearance?"
And she said, "An old man is coming up, and he is covered with a robe."
And Saul perceived that it was Samuel. And he kneeled with his face
to the ground and bowed himself.
15 (1Sa 18:12; 28:6) Samuel said to Saul, "Why have you roused me
to bring me up?"
And Saul answered, "I am greatly distressed, for the Philistines make
war against me, and God has departed from me and does not answer me
any longer by prophets or by dreams. Therefore I have called you that
you might make known to me what I should do."
16 Then said Samuel, "Why then do you ask me, since the Lord has departed
from you and has become your enemy?
17 The Lord has done for Himself as He spoke by me. The Lord has torn
the kingdom from your hand and has given it to your neighbor, David.
18 (1Ki 20:42; 1Sa 15:9) As you did not obey the voice of the Lord
and did not carry out His fierce wrath against Amalek,
therefore the Lord has done this thing to you this day.
19 And moreover, the Lord will deliver Israel with you into the hand
of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me.
The Lord will also deliver the army of Israel
into the hand of the Philistines."
20 Saul immediately fell full length upon the ground because
he greatly feared the words of Samuel. Also there was no strength in him,
for he had eaten no bread all day and all night.
21 (Jdg 12:3; 1Sa 19:5) The woman came to Saul and saw that he was terrified.
And she said to him, "Listen, your handmaid has obeyed your voice.
I have taken my life in my hand and have listened to your words which
you spoke to me.
22 Now therefore you also, please obey the voice of your maidservant
and let me set before you a piece of bread, and eat so that you may
have strength when you go on your way."
23 (1Ki 21:4) But he refused and said, "I will not eat."
But his servants, and also the woman, urged him and he listened to them.
So he arose from the ground and sat on the bed.
24 (Lk 15:23) Now the woman had a fattened calf in the house,
and she hurried and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it,
and baked unleavened bread from it.
25 She brought it before Saul and his servants, and they ate.
Then they arose and went away that night.
1 Samuel 28
[1] And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their
armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto
David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou
and thy men.
[2] And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know what thy servant can
do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of mine head
for ever.
[3] Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in
Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that had familiar
spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.
[4] And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and pitched
in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they pitched in
Gilboa.
[5] And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his
heart greatly trembled.
[6] And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither
by dreams nor by Urim, nor by prophets.
[7] Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar
spirit, that I may go to her, and inquire of her. And his servants said to
him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at Endor.
[8] And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and
two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray
thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up, whom I
shall name unto thee.
[9] And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done,
how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out
of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to
die?
[10] And Saul sware to her by the LORD, saying, As the LORD liveth, there
shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.
[11] Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he said,
Bring me up Samuel.
[12] And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the
woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul.
[13] And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And
the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.
[14] And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man
cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was
Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself.
[15] And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up?
And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war
against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither
by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest
make known unto me what I shall do.
[16] Then said Samuel, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing the LORD
is departed from thee, and is become thine enemy?
[17] And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath
rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to
David:
[18] Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor executedst his
fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing unto thee
this day.
[19] Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with thee into the hand of
the Philistines: and to morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me: the LORD
also shall deliver the host of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.
[20] Then Saul fell straightway all along on the earth, and was sore afraid,
because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had
eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.
[21] And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and
said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put
my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest
unto me.
[22] Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thine
handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou
mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.
[23] But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together
with the woman, compelled him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he
arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.
[24] And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed
it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:
[25] And she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did
eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night.
1 SAMUEL 29
Philistines Reject David
1 (1Sa 4:1; Jos 12:18) Now the Philistines gathered together all their
armies to Aphek, and the children of Israel were camping by the spring
which is in Jezreel.
2 (1Sa 28:1-2; Jos 13:3) The lords of the Philistines were advancing
by hundreds and by thousands, and David and his men were advancing
in the rear with Achish.
3 (1Sa 27:7; Da 6:5) Then the princes of the Philistines said,
"What are these Hebrews doing here?"
And Achish said to the princes of the Philistines,
"Is this not David, the servant of Saul, king of Israel, who has been with me
these days, or rather these years? And I have found no fault in him since
the day of his desertion to this day."
4 (1Sa 14:21; 1Ch 12:19) But the princes of the Philistines became angry
with him. And the princes of the Philistines said to him,
"Make this man return and let him go again to his place which you have
appointed him. He will not go down with us in battle, lest he might
be an adversary to us in the battle. For with what could he make himself
acceptable to his master, if not with the heads of these men?
5 (1Sa 21:11) Is this not David, whom they sing for in dances saying,
'Saul has slain his thousands,
and David his ten thousands'? "
6 (2Sa 3:25; 2Ki 19:27) Then Achish called David and said to him,
"As the Lord lives, you have been upright, and your going out
and your coming in with me in the camp has been pleasing in my sight.
For I have not found evil in you since the day of your coming to me
to this day. However, you are not acceptable in the eyes of the lords.
7 Therefore now, return and go in peace, that you do not displease
the lords of the Philistines."
8 David said to Achish, "But what have I done? And what have you found
in your servant, from the day which I came before you to this day,
that I may not come and fight against the enemies of my lord the king?"
9 (2Sa 14:17; 14:20) And Achish answered and said to David,
"I know that you are pleasing in my sight like an angel of God.
However the lords of the Philistines have said,
'He shall not go up with us in battle.'
10 (1Ch 12:19) Therefore rise up early in the morning with your master's
servants who have come with you. And when you have risen early
in the morning and it is light, then depart."
11 So David and his men rose early to depart in the morning
and return to the land of the Philistines.
But the Philistines went up to Jezreel.
1 Samuel 29
[1] Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the
Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel.
[2] And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by
thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rereward with Achish.
[3] Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these Hebrews here?
And Achish said unto the princes of the Philistines, Is not this David, the
servant of Saul the king of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or
these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell unto me unto
this day?
[4] And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and the princes
of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow return, that he may go
again to his place which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down
with us to battle, lest in the battle he be an adversary to us: for
wherewith should he reconcile himself unto his master? should it not be with
the heads of these men?
[5] Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying,
Saul slew his thousands, and David his ten thousands?
[6] Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth,
thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the
host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of
thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not.
[7] Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords
of the Philistines.
[8] And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou
found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I
may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king?
[9] And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou art good in my
sight, as an angel of God: notwithstanding the princes of the Philistines
have said, He shall not go up with us to the battle.
[10] Wherefore now rise up early in the morning with thy master's servants
that are come with thee: and as soon as ye be up early in the morning, and
have light, depart.
[11] So David and his men rose up early to depart in the morning, to return
into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.
1 CHRONICLES 12
The Mighty Men Join David
19 (1Sa 29:2-9) Now some from Manasseh joined forces with David
when he came with the Philistines for battle against Saul,
but they did not help them. For after taking counsel,
the lords of the Philistines sent him away, saying,
"It will be our heads if he falls back to his lord Saul."
[19] And there fell some of Manasseh to David,
when he came with the Philistines against Saul
to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords
of the Philistines upon advisement sent him away, saying,
He will fall to his master Saul to the jeopardy of our heads.
PSALMS 56
For the Music Director.
To the melody of "Silent Dove at a Distance."
A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.
1 Be gracious to me, O God, for man would crush me;
all day long he who battles oppresses me.
2 (Ps 63:1; 84:2) All day long my enemies would crush me,
for there are many who arrogantly battle against me.
3 (Ps 79:10; 80:5) In the day when I am afraid,
I will trust in You.
4 (Isa 30:29; Ps 62:8) In God whose word I praise,
in God I have trusted; I will not fear.
What can mere flesh do to me?
5 (Ps 42:11; 43:5) Every day they twist my words;
all their thoughts are against me for evil.
6 (2Sa 17:22; Dt 3:8-9) They stir up strife, they lurk,
they watch my steps,
when they wait for my life.
7 (Ps 88:7; Jnh 2:3) Should there be deliverance
for them on account of wickedness?
In Your anger cast down the peoples, O God.
8 (Job 35:10; Ps 63:6) You take account of my wandering;
put my tears in Your bottle;
are they not in Your book?
9 (Ps 38:6; 18:2) In the day I cry to You,
then my enemies will turn back;
this I know, that God is for me.
10 (Ps 42:3; Joel 2:17) In God whose word I praise,
in the Lord whose word I praise,
11 (Ps 42:5; 43:5) in God I trust, I will not fear;
what can a man do to me?
12 Your vows are on me, O God;
I will complete them with thank offerings to You;
13 for You have delivered my soul from death,
even my feet from stumbling,
to walk before God
in the light of the living.
Psalms 56
[1] Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting
daily oppresseth me.
[2] Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight
against me, O thou most High.
[3] What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
[4] In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not
fear what flesh can do unto me.
[5] Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for
evil.
[6] They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my
steps, when they wait for my soul.
[7] Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O
God.
[8] Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they
not in thy book?
[9] When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know;
for God is for me.
[10] In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.
[11] In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto
me.
[12] Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
[13] For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my
feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
2) Our Daily Bread for 16 April 2022
https://odb.org/CA/2022/04/16/not-so
entitled Not so
Luke 23:49-56
49 (Lk 8:2; Ps 38:11; Mt 27:55-56) But all those who knew Him
and the women accompanying Him from Galilee stood at a distance,
seeing these things.
The Burial of Jesus
Mt 27:57-61; Mk 15:42-47; Jn 19:38-42
50 Now there was a man named Joseph, a member of the Council,
who was a good and just man.
51 (Lk 2:25; 2:38) He had not consented to their counsel and deed.
He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews,
and he himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God.
52 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
53 (Isa 53:9) Then he took Him down, and wrapped Him in linen,
and placed Him in a hewn tomb, where no one had ever been buried.
54 (Mt 27:62; Jn 19:31) It was the Day of Preparation,
and the Sabbath was drawing near.
55 (Lk 23:49) The women who came with Him from Galilee followed,
and saw the tomb and how His body was placed.
56 (Mk 16:1; Lk 24:1) Then they returned and prepared spices
and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee,
stood afar off, beholding these things.
The Burial
50 And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor;
and he was a good man, and a just:
51 (the same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;)
he was of Arimathea,
a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
52 This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
53 And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in
a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.
54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.
55 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after,
and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.
56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments;
and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.
"I wanted somehow to make it not so," lamented the man, eulogizing a friend
who died young. His words gave poignancy to humanity's ageless hear-cry.
Death stuns and scars us all. We ache to undo what can't be undone.
The longing to "make it not so" might well describe how Jesus' followers
felt after His death. The Gospels say little about those awful hours,
but they do record the actions of a few faithful friends.
Joseph, a religious leader who secretly believed in Jesus (see John 19:38), suddenly
found the courage to ask Pilate for Jesus' body (Luke 23:52). Ponder for a moment
what it would take to remove a body from a grisly crucifixion and tenderly prepare
it for burial (v. 53). Consider too the devotion and bravery of the women who
stayed with Jesus every step of the way, even to the tomb (v. 55).
These followers weren't anticipating a resurrection; they were coming to terms
with grief. The chapter ends without hope, merely a somber, "Then they went home
and prepared spices and perfumes [to embalm Jesus' body]. But they rested
on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment" (v. 56).
Little did they know the Sabbath intermission was setting the stage for history's
most dramatic scene. Jesus was about to do the unimaginable.
He would make death itself "not so."
By: Tim Gustafson
Reflect & Pray
Where do you turn for comfort when the worst happens?
How do you live as though the resurrection is real?
Today, Father, I pause to remember how it must have been
that day between Your Son's crucifixion and His resurrection.
I'm so grateful that He's reversed sin's curse for me.
Learn more about the
resurrection of Jesus.
3) Daily verses taken from Billy Graham Evangelical Organisation
Words in Season Scripture Memory Tools
Week 6 Showing Grace to Others - Day 7 Our God reigns!
Is 52:7
7 How beautiful upon the mountains
are the feet of him who brings good news,
who proclaims peace,
who brings good news of happiness,
who proclaims salvation,
who says to Zion,
"Your God reigns!"
7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good
tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that
publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
A messenger has a single duty: to carry information. During World War II, many
parents dreaded the arrival of the Western Union messenger, believing that
delivery of a telegram meant that their son has been wounded or killed.
Isaiah 52:7, however, indicates that a messenger's word is not always
unwelcome. "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring
good news ..." the prophet says. The "Good news"? Peace , salvation,
and the resultant message: "Your God reigns!"
Our God reigns - in forgiveness, in reconciliation, bringing peace and freedom
and joy. Our God reigns, controlling our lives with a loving hand, ordering
our experiences for our good, and his glory. Our God reigns in relationships,
in professional circumstances, in families, in churches. The good news is
proclaimed: Life is not unmanageable. Our God Reigns!
When we know that God reigns in our lives, we can relax, let go of the reins
of control, and live in peace. We can forgive those who have hurt us, knowing
that God will reveal to them what they need to know. We can live
with good times and bad, recognising that God uses every circumstance
of our lives to conform us to the image of his Son. We can rejoice in his
grace, free from the compulsion to earn his love and acceptance, and
we can live in the peace that comes only through his lordship in our lives.
Our God reigns - that is , indeed "Good news".
Application
a) Have I ever felt that life was "out of control"? Why?
b) What does it mean in practical terms to know that "Our God reigns"?
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
https://www.30daysprayer.com/pages/shining-the-light-of-christ-in-yemen-through-social-media/
Shining the Light of Christ in Yemen through Social Media
Openly believing in Jesus has always been dangerous in Yemen, where believers account
for less than 0.1 percent of the population. During a brutal, long-running
civil war, such belief can be lethal.
But even amid the chaos of war, epidemics, and famine, Yemeni Muslims
discover Gospel truth and find spiritual encouragement through social media outreach.
"In 2008 I found a Bible in a shop," one Yemeni man said over social media recently.
"I bought it and began reading it. When I read the Gospels, I was amazed
by the words of Jesus. I read the entire New Testament and was convinced
that Jesus is the Son of God. So, I began following Him."
That was early 2015 when Yemen was still moderately tolerant.
"I shared the good news with boldness. Then, the civil war came. I was beaten many times
for 'proselytizing,' which is illegal. After one beating, my Bible was taken away.
My brother awaits execution in prison for the same 'crime.'"
Thankfully, he found a missionary website providing
Bible studies and teaching to Yemenis.
"Now, I survive in the shadows, searching for Bible truth on the Internet," he said.
"I thank God that I have found your site. Thank you for sending me God's Word
and praying with me."
Isaiah prophesied that the Yemeni people would see glimpses of the light
of the Father's promise: "they shall bring gold and incense
and shall bear good news of the praises of the Lord." (60:6).
Pray for believers using social media technology to reach Yemeni Muslims for Christ.
- Pray the words of Isaiah 60:6 over the people of Yemen.
- Pray for the end of this civil war, for deliverance for believers,
and for entire households to come to faith.
And
Thank you for praying through the
5 Days of Prayer for Sikhs.
"My name is Kam. I'm 29 years of age, and I grew up Sikh. As a teenager,
I struggled with depression, brokenness, and addiction to
cannabis. I didn't know how to stop or how to get help.
Then a friend invited me to church. As I spent time with Christians
and heard the message of the Gospel, I experienced the
love of Jesus Christ, and it was like nothing I'd known before.
One night I had a dream where I saw Him - a figure surrounded by
light who I knew was Jesus, the light of the world.
As I began to understand the gospel message, I encountered a reassuring and
confident solution to the problem of sin. I knew that I needed a solution
to my sin problem, and I gave my life to Christ.
Slowly, God began to heal my broken heart and my addiction.
Nine years have passed, and I am a devoted husband and a father
to two beautiful boys. I grow deeper in love with Jesus each day.
I ask you to continue praying with me, and others around the world, for Sikhs.
God is the only one who can draw people to Himself. He works in and through
the prayers of His people. I want Sikhs to know the freedom
and healing that is only available through Jesus Christ."
13 (Ro 14:17; 12:12) Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy
and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope,
through the power of the Holy Spirit.
[13] Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that
ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
ROMANS 15:13
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: "Today, Father, I pause to remember how it must have been
that day between Your Son's crucifixion and His resurrection.
I'm so grateful that He's reversed sin's curse for me."
Pray to the Lord and Thank Him that He is in control.
Pray to the Lord and pray to Him to plant the good seed of the Word
Pray to the Lord and Thnk Him for he pruges your 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 believers using social media technology to reach Yemeni Muslims for Christ.
- Pray the words of Isaiah 60:6 over the people of Yemen.
- Pray for the end of this civil war, for deliverance for believers,
and for entire households to come to faith.
Pray continually for Sikhs to find Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.
Pray that God will convict the hearts of Canadians 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 that Church leaders in Cameroon will guide God's people
Biblically in love and wisdom.
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