Episode notes
2 Samuel 15 shows how Absalom’s rebellion forces David back into the wilderness late in his life, but Psalm 3 reveals that even at his lowest point, David was not ultimately looking for the ark, the throne, or escape—he was looking for God, finding peace and hope in Him while surrounded by enemies.
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Times Square Church · Devotional & Spiritual · English
Chapter by Chapter is a four-year journey through the greatest book given to the human race – the word of God, the Bible – one chapter at a time, 7 minutes a day, 7 days a week.
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Barzillai’s meaningful connection with David in 2 Samuel 19 demonstrates that it is never too late to be used by God, reminding us that wisdom, sacrifice, and faithful relationships can sustain others and give purpose even in old age.
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2 Samuel 18 introduces Ittai, a Philistine who became one of David’s commanders and mighty men, showing that true influence is not measured by the number of followers someone has but by the depth of relationships and the people willing to stand with us in difficult times.
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E285 · 11 Oct 2026 · 12 minNew
2 Samuel 17: CSI on the Swinging Man
2 Samuel 17 investigates the suicide of Ahithophel, revealing how more than 20 years of unresolved hurt and anger over David’s destruction of his family led to bitterness, betrayal, revenge, and ultimately death.
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E284 · 10 Oct 2026 · 9 min
2 Samuel 16: Mercy for the Rock Throwers
2 Samuel 16 shows David responding with mercy and restraint when Shimei curses him and throws rocks at him, reminding us that those who have experienced God’s mercy should extend mercy even to those who oppose or mistreat them.
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E282 · 8 Oct 2026 · 12 min
2 Samuel 14: Are We Seeing a Blind Spot?
In 2 Samuel 14, Joab’s indirect approach to David reveals the danger of relationships where difficult things cannot be addressed face-to-face, and reminds us that leaders, parents, and all of us need people who can lovingly confront our blind spots.
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E281 · 7 Oct 2026 · 11 min
2 Samuel 13: I Wish David Would Have Said Something to His Son
In 2 Samuel 13, Absalom’s hatred toward Amnon grew in silence for two years, and David never confronted it; this chapter explores how unchecked hatred can corrupt the heart and how love, forgiveness, and godly words can break its power.
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E280 · 6 Oct 2026 · 12 min
2 Samuel 12: Two Years of Kindness Should Have Led Him to Repentance
2 Samuel 12 show how David, after committing adultery with Bathsheba and arranging Uriah’s death, experiences God’s kindness for two years before Nathan confronts him, showing that God’s patience is meant to lead us to repentance, not deeper into sin.
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E279 · 5 Oct 2026 · 11 min
2 Samuel 11: The Chapter I Wanted to Skip Because It's too Painful to Read
2 Samuel 11 reveals how David’s seemingly small decisions opened the door to adultery and devastating consequences, reminding us that temptation must be confronted with self-control and obedience before curiosity becomes sin.
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E278 · 4 Oct 2026 · 10 min
2 Samuel 10: The Ugliness of Cynical Living
2 Samuel 10 shows how cynicism can turn an act of kindness into suspicion, conflict, and devastating consequences, reminding us to resist judging people’s motives and instead let love “believe the best for others.”
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