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2 Samuel—Your Kingdom Come is unavailable, but you can change that!

King David stands as one of the most important figures of world history. From children’s storybooks to Michelangelo’s famous statue, ancient Israel’s most famous king is still remembered and recognized by people around the world three thousand years after he lived. In this commentary on the book of 2 Samuel, professor and former pastor John Woodhouse helps readers deepen their understanding of...

(1) The death of Saul (v. 1a). (2) The victory of David (v. 1b). (3) Two days that changed everything (v. 1c). The fact that few today are even aware of these events underlines the importance of hearing the message of the book that begins in this way. The story of King David has more to teach us than almost any other human life in the history of the world. There is a reason that Jesus Christ was known as the son of David. “After the death of Saul” (v. 1a) would make a fitting
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