Day 74 - David rules

Из иконостаса церкви Чудо в Хонех Чудова монастыря Московского Кремля.
King David - Prophet and King - Orthodox
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My Mini-Bible Study for 2019
Read the Bible in a Year

Using The NRSV Daily Bible

Today’s Reading

2 Samuel 5:1 - 7: 29

Reflection:

Background by Center of Biblical Studies. Background by

Chabad.org The separation between 1 Sam and 2 Sam happened
with the writing of the Septuagint (LXX) [Latin translation].
The two are separated at the point of the death of Saul.
(NOAB5 notes by Steven McKenzie)

Vs 5:6 - 12:31 | David annexation of Jerusalem, interest in
building a temple, promise of a dynasty

David becomes king of all Israel and conquers Jerusalem;
War breaks out with the Philistines; David brings the Ark
to Jerusalem; David’s dynasty revealed.

chapters 13-20 | Absalom’s revolt

Chapter  21- 24 | appendix, lists, poems, etc.

Meditation/Contemplate:

You will, O Eternal One, comes to us daily. Have us listen to it.

Prayer:

O Eternal One, you know everything and the coming and goings of
our lives. Be with us and bless us.  Amen

The Next Seven Days of Readings

3/16/2019     Day 75 2 Samuel 8:1 – 10:19
3/17/2019     Day 76 2 Samuel 11:1 – 14:39
3/18/2019     Day 77 2 Samuel 151 – 19:43
3/19/2019     Day 78 2 Samuel 20:1 – 24:25
3/20/2019     Day 79 1 Kings 1:1 – 4:34
3/21/2019     Day 80 1 Kings 5:1 – 8:66
3/22/2019     Day 81 1 Kings 9:1 – 11:43

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Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and
forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and
contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and
acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all
mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
forever and ever. Amen. (BCP)