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I Samuel 30: 1 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way. 3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives. 4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. 5 And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

église AB Lausanne ; KJV 2 Samuel (2 Kings) 3 Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur; And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital; And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron. And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul. And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ish-bosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's concubine? Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ish-bosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman? So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the LORD hath sworn to David, even so I do to him; To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beer-sheba. ...

église AB Lausanne ; KJV 2 Samuel (2 Kings) 2 And it came to pass after this, that David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron. So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite. And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron. And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabesh-gilead were they that buried Saul. And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabesh-gilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the LORD, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him. And now the LORD shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing. Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ish-bosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim; And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel. Ish-bosheth Saul's son was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David. ...

église AB Lausanne ; KJV 1 Samuel (1 Kings) 30 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way. So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives. Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David. And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all. So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed. But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor. ...

église AB Lausanne ; KJV 1 Samuel (1 Kings) 27 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. 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. 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. And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him. 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? Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day. And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months. 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. 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. 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. ...

David's Victory over the AmalekitesThen it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had carried out an attack on the Negev and on Ziklag, and had overthrown Ziklag and burned it with fire; and they took captive the women and all who were in it, from the small to the great, without killing anyone, and drove them off and went their way. When David and his men came to the city, behold, it was burned with fire, and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until there was no strength in them to weep. Now David's two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. Also, David was in great distress because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David felt strengthened in the Lord his God.Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Please bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David. And David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this band of raiders? Will I overtake them?” And He said to him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them, and you will certainly rescue everyone.” So David left, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the brook Besor, where some who were left behind stayed. But David pursued, he and four hundred men, for two hundred who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor stayed behind.Now they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David, and gave him bread and he ate, and they provided him water to drink. They also gave him a slice of fig cake and two cakes of raisins, and he ate; then his spirit revived. For he had not eaten bread or drunk water for three days and three nights. Then David said to him, “To whom do you belong? And where are you from?” And he said, “I am a young man of Egypt, a servant of an Amalekite; and my master abandoned me when I became sick three days ago. We carried out an attack on the Negev of the Cherethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the Negev of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” Then David said to him, “Will you bring me down to this band of raiders?” And he said, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or hand me over to my master, and I will bring you down to this band.”Now when he had brought him down, behold, they were dispersed over all the land, eating and drinking and celebrating because of all the great plunder that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. And David slaughtered them from the twilight until the evening of the next day; and not a man of them escaped, except four hundred young men who rode on camels and fled. So David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and rescued his two wives. And nothing of theirs was missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, plunder, or anything that they had taken for themselves; David brought it all back. So David had captured all the sheep and the cattle which the people drove ahead of the other livestock, and they said, “This is David's plunder.”The Plunder Is DividedWhen David came to the two hundred men who were too exhausted to follow David and had been left behind at the brook Besor, and they went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with him, then David approached the people and greeted them. Then all the wicked and worthless men among those who went with David said, “Since they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoils that we have recovered, except to every man his wife and his children, so that they may lead them away and leave.” But David said, “You must not do so, my brothers, with what the Lord has given us, for He has protected us and handed over to us the band of raiders that came against us. And who will listen to you in this matter? For as is the share of the one who goes down into the battle, so shall be the share of the one who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike.” So it has been from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.Now when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the spoils to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Behold, a gift for you from the spoils of the enemies of the Lord: to those who were in Bethel, to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, to those who were in Jattir, to those who were in Aroer, to those who were in Siphmoth, to those who were in Eshtemoa, to those who were in Racal, to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, to those who were in the cities of the Kenites, to those who were in Hormah, to those who were in Bor-ashan, to those who were in Athach, to those who were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men walked.”Visit us on all our social media platforms:https://linktr.ee/sovereignkingchurchListen on the go on your favorite podcast service:Apple - https://tinyurl.com/uxw3awb6Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/3afr2amzCCLI Copyright License 21770970 Size A - Streaming License # 21770963 Size A

David's Victory over the AmalekitesThen it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had carried out an attack on the Negev and on Ziklag, and had overthrown Ziklag and burned it with fire; and they took captive the women and all who were in it, from the small to the great, without killing anyone, and drove them off and went their way. When David and his men came to the city, behold, it was burned with fire, and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until there was no strength in them to weep. Now David's two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. Also, David was in great distress because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David felt strengthened in the Lord his God.Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Please bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David. And David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this band of raiders? Will I overtake them?” And He said to him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them, and you will certainly rescue everyone.” So David left, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the brook Besor, where some who were left behind stayed. But David pursued, he and four hundred men, for two hundred who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor stayed behind.Now they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David, and gave him bread and he ate, and they provided him water to drink. They also gave him a slice of fig cake and two cakes of raisins, and he ate; then his spirit revived. For he had not eaten bread or drunk water for three days and three nights. Then David said to him, “To whom do you belong? And where are you from?” And he said, “I am a young man of Egypt, a servant of an Amalekite; and my master abandoned me when I became sick three days ago. We carried out an attack on the Negev of the Cherethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the Negev of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” Then David said to him, “Will you bring me down to this band of raiders?” And he said, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or hand me over to my master, and I will bring you down to this band.”Now when he had brought him down, behold, they were dispersed over all the land, eating and drinking and celebrating because of all the great plunder that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. And David slaughtered them from the twilight until the evening of the next day; and not a man of them escaped, except four hundred young men who rode on camels and fled. So David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and rescued his two wives. And nothing of theirs was missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, plunder, or anything that they had taken for themselves; David brought it all back. So David had captured all the sheep and the cattle which the people drove ahead of the other livestock, and they said, “This is David's plunder.”The Plunder Is DividedWhen David came to the two hundred men who were too exhausted to follow David and had been left behind at the brook Besor, and they went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with him, then David approached the people and greeted them. Then all the wicked and worthless men among those who went with David said, “Since they did not go with us, we will not give them any of the spoils that we have recovered, except to every man his wife and his children, so that they may lead them away and leave.” But David said, “You must not do so, my brothers, with what the Lord has given us, for He has protected us and handed over to us the band of raiders that came against us. And who will listen to you in this matter? For as is the share of the one who goes down into the battle, so shall be the share of the one who stays by the baggage; they shall share alike.” So it has been from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel to this day.Now when David came to Ziklag, he sent some of the spoils to the elders of Judah, to his friends, saying, “Behold, a gift for you from the spoils of the enemies of the Lord: to those who were in Bethel, to those who were in Ramoth of the Negev, to those who were in Jattir, to those who were in Aroer, to those who were in Siphmoth, to those who were in Eshtemoa, to those who were in Racal, to those who were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, to those who were in the cities of the Kenites, to those who were in Hormah, to those who were in Bor-ashan, to those who were in Athach, to those who were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men walked.”

David Flees to the PhilistinesThen David said to himself, “Now I will perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape into the land of the Philistines. Saul then will despair of searching for me anymore in all the territory of Israel, and I will escape from his hand.” So David arose and crossed over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath. And David lived with Achish at Gath, he and his men, each with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's widow. Now it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he no longer searched for him.Then David said to Achish, “If now I have found favor in your sight, let them give me a place in one of the cities in the country, that I may live there; for why should your servant live in the royal city with you?” So Achish gave him Ziklag that day; therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day. The number of days that David lived in the country of the Philistines was a year and four months.Now David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites and the Girzites and the Amalekites; for they were the inhabitants of the land from ancient times, as you come to Shur even as far as the land of Egypt. David attacked the land and did not leave a man or a woman alive, and he took away the sheep, the cattle, the donkeys, the camels, and the clothing. Then he returned and came to Achish. Now Achish said, “Where have you made a raid today?” And David said, “Against the Negev of Judah and against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites and against the Negev of the Kenites.” David did not leave a man or a woman alive to bring to Gath, saying, “Otherwise they will tell about us, saying, ‘So has David done and so has been his practice all the time he has lived in the country of the Philistines.'” So Achish believed David, saying, “He has surely made himself odious among his people Israel; therefore he will become my servant forever.”Saul and the Spirit MediumNow it came about in those days that the Philistines gathered their armed camps for war, to fight against Israel. And Achish said to David, “Know assuredly that you will go out with me in the camp, you and your men.” David said to Achish, “Very well, you shall know what your servant can do.” So Achish said to David, “Very well, I will make you my bodyguard for life.”Visit us on all our social media platforms:https://linktr.ee/sovereignkingchurchListen on the go on your favorite podcast service:Apple - https://tinyurl.com/uxw3awb6Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/3afr2amzCCLI Copyright License 21770970 Size A - Streaming License # 21770963 Size A

église AB Lausanne ; KJV 1 Chronicles 3 Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith: The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife. These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years. And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bath-shua the daughter of Ammiel: Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet, And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister. And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, ...

1 Samual 30:1 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way. 3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives. 4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. 5 And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.  

A Sermon by Pastor Lisa Sfameni, Co-Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   Remembering or Restoration Remember the greatness of God. Find strength in the Lord Remember God's love. Nothing happens without God's permission Remember God's promises and past deliverances. He will make a away when there is no way He will bring you through Remember to seek God.   I Samuel 30:1-19 David's Conflict with the Amalekites 30 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, 2 and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small to great; they did not kill anyone, but carried them away and went their way. 3 So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. 4 Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep. 5 And David's two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had been taken captive. 6 Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was [a]grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. 7 Then David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, “Please bring the ephod here to me.” And Abiathar brought the ephod to David. 8 So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.” 9 So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and came to the Brook Besor, where those stayed who were left behind. 10 But David pursued, he and four hundred men; for two hundred stayed behind, who were so weary that they could not cross the Brook Besor. 11 Then they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David; and they gave him bread and he ate, and they let him drink water. 12 And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs and two clusters of raisins. So when he had eaten, his strength came back to him; for he had eaten no bread nor drunk water for three days and three nights. 13 Then David said to him, “To whom do you belong, and where are you from?” And he said, “I am a young man from Egypt, servant of an Amalekite; and my master left me behind, because three days ago I fell sick. 14 We made an invasion of the southern area of the Cherethites, in the territory which belongs to Judah, and of the southern area of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.” 15 And David said to him, “Can you take me down to this troop?” So he said, “Swear to me by God that you will neither kill me nor deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will take you down to this troop.” 16 And when he had brought him down, there they were, spread out over all the land, eating and drinking and dancing, because of all the great spoil which they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. 17 Then David attacked them from twilight until the evening of the next day. Not a man of them escaped, except four hundred young men who rode on camels and fled. 18 So David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away, and David rescued his two wives. 

Series: II SamuelService: Sunday Bible StudyType: II Samuel Bible StudySpeaker: Jeremy Bowling II Samuel 2David Anointed King of Judah2:1 It happened after this that David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah?”And the Lord said to him, “Go up.”David said, “Where shall I go up?”And He said, “To Hebron.”2 So David went up there, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. 3 And David brought up the men who were with him, every man with his household. So they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.4 Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, “The men…

Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess:2 The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith:3 The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.4 These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years.5 And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel:6 Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,7 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia,8 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.9 These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister.10 And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,11 Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son,12 Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son,13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son,14 Amon his son, Josiah his son.15 And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum.16 And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.17 And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son,18 Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah.19 And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister:20 And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushabhesed, five.21 And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah.22 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six.23 And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three.24 And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.

Español e inglés 2 Samuel 2: Actuando con modestia y humildad, no con jactancia.2 Samuel 2:1-7: Después de esto aconteció que David consultó al SEÑOR diciendo: —¿Subiré a alguna de las ciudades de Judá?El SEÑOR le respondió: —Sube.David volvió a preguntar: —¿A dónde subiré?El SEÑOR le respondió: —A Hebrón.Entonces David subió allá con sus dos mujeres: Ajinoam, de Jezreel, y Abigaíl, que fuera mujer de Nabal, de Carmel. David hizo subir también a sus hombres que estaban con él, cada uno con su familia; y habitaron en las aldeas de Hebrón. Entonces vinieron los hombres de Judá y ungieron allí a David como rey sobre la casa de Judá. Informaron a David diciendo: “Los hombres de Jabes, en Galaad, son los que sepultaron a Saúl”. Entonces David envió mensajeros a los hombres de Jabes, en Galaad, y les dijo: “Benditos sean del SEÑOR, porque han hecho esta bondad a Saúl su señor, y le han dado sepultura. Ahora pues, que el SEÑOR les muestre misericordia y verdad. Y yo también les haré bien por esto que han hecho. Y ahora, fortalezcan sus manos y sean hombres valientes; porque ha muerto Saúl su señor, y la casa de Judá me ha ungido rey sobre ellos”.----------------------Ayer vimos que David fue un hombre que honró a su rey hasta la muerte, a pesar de que no era de gran ejemplo. David era un hombre que quería agradar a Dios en todo y amaba su Palabra, por eso era tan estricto con respetar a sus líderes, y es muy probable que tenía en cuenta la Escritura en la ley que dice: "No blasfemes nunca contra Dios, ni maldigas al jefe de tu pueblo." (Éxodo 22:28 NVI).Es por eso que aquí vemos a David reaccionando de forma admirable cuando escuchó lo que hicieron por Saúl y sus hijos los de Jabes de Galaad. Ellos no estaban buscando que les dieran gloria ni andaban anunciando sus hazañas. No vinieron a David para buscar su favor como lo hizo el amalecita del capítulo de ayer. Sin embargo, las acciones heroicas, buenas y justas hechas sin egolatría como las de los de Jabes, recorrieron la región y llegaron a oídos de David, que sintió mucha admiración por ellos y envió mensajeros para que los felicitaran y los honraran por esa labor. También los animó para que tomaran una decisión y fueran parte del gobierno del nuevo rey de Judá. La Biblia nos enseña a que seamos prudentes al hacer las cosas por Dios. Que lo que haga nuestra mano derecha, no lo sepa la izquierda; que no seamos presuntuosos, jactanciosos sino humildes y modestos. Jesús dijo que cuando nos inviten a una fiesta, que no busquemos los primeros lugares, que no busquemos ser exaltados sino que sean otros que nos llamen y nos invitan a sentarnos en las primeras sillas, que sean otros que vean tus obras y las aclamen, pero que no seas tú.En la vida terrenal este principio no funciona, pues en la tierra muchos buscan la manera para destacar sobre otros y lo hacen de muchas formas y maneras. En cambio, con Dios es diferente. Mardoqueo fue exaltado aunque quisieron destruirlo, Daniel fue exaltado aun cuando fue acusado falsamente, el pastor David fue reconocido ante la multitud como alguien valiente aunque su padre no lo veía así, y muchos personajes bíblicos que Dios vio su gran obra y fueron justificados por ellas. Cuando somos parte de una familia, es hermoso poder hacer cosas para ellos. Ayudarlos, proveerles, servirles, y aportar siempre para el bienestar y la felicidad de ellos. Aunque parezca que no estás siendo valorado o no ves el fruto inmediato, a su tiempo recibirás la recompensa de tus nobles acciones. Por ejemplo, la Biblia dice, en Proverbios 31, que la mujer sabia y prudente será alabada por su esposo e hijos. También dice que el hijo sabio alegra al padre y los que honran a sus padres tendrán larga vida. En estos días donde el núcleo familiar es menospreciado y es visto como una carga en vez de una bendición, no paremos de hacer buenas obras, pues a su tiempo cosecharemos lo que sembremos. Hagámoslo sin esperar nada a cambio, pues así haremos las cosas desinteresadamente y disfrutaremos más adelante las sorprendentes bendiciones que Dios nos dará por ser fieles a nuestras convicciones y honrar los principios familiares. No olvidemos las cualidades del amor 1 Corintios 13:4-5: “El amor es paciente y bondadoso; no es envidioso ni jactancioso, no se envanece; no hace nada impropio; no es egoísta ni se irrita; no es rencoroso;...” (RVC).Soy Eduardo Rodríguez. 2 Samuel 2: Acting modestly and humbly, not boastfully.2 Samuel 2:1-7: It happened after this that David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go up to any of the cities of Judah?”And the Lord said to him, “Go up.”David said, “Where shall I go up?”And He said, “To Hebron.”So David went up there, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. And David brought up the men who were with him, every man with his household. So they dwelt in the cities of Hebron. Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, “The men of Jabesh Gilead were the ones who buried Saul.” So David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “You are blessed of the Lord, for you have shown this kindness to your lord, to Saul, and have buried him. And now may the Lord show kindness and truth to you. I also will repay you this kindness, because you have done this thing. Now therefore, let your hands be strengthened, and be valiant; for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”----------------------Yesterday we saw that David was a man who honored his king to death, even though he was not a great example. David was a man who wanted to please God in everything and loved His Word, which is why he was so strict with respecting his leaders, and it is very likely that he took into account the Scripture in the law that says: "Never blaspheme against God, nor curse the chief of your people." (Exodus 22:28).That is why here we see David reacting admirably when he heard what the Jabesh Gilead did for Saul and his sons. They were not looking for glory or announcing their exploits. They did not come to David to seek his favor like the Amalekite in yesterday's chapter did. However, the heroic, good and just actions carried out without egomania like those of Jabez, toured the region and reached the ears of David, who felt great admiration for them and sent messengers to congratulate and honor them for their work. He also encouraged them to make up their minds and be part of the government of the new king of Judah. The Bible teaches us to be prudent when doing things for God. That what our right hand does, the left does not know; that we don't be presumptuous, boastful but humble and modest. Jesus said that when we are invited to a party, that we don't look for the first places, that we don't seek to be exalted but that it be others who call us and invite us to sit in the first chairs, that it be others who see your works and acclaim them, but it's not you.In earthly life this principle does not work, because on earth many seek a way to stand out from others and they do it in many ways and manners. On the other hand, with God it is different. Mordecai was exalted even though they wanted to destroy him, Daniel was exalted even when he was falsely accused, Pastor David was recognized before the crowd as someone brave even though his father did not see it that way, and many biblical characters that God saw his great work and were justified by them . When we are part of a family, it is beautiful to be able to do things for them. Help them, provide for them, serve them, and always contribute to their well-being and happiness. Even if it seems that you are not being valued or don't see the immediate fruit, in time you will receive the reward of your noble actions. For example, the Bible says, in Proverbs 31, that the wise and prudent woman will be praised by her husband and children. It also says that the wise son makes the father happy and those who honor their parents will have a long life. In these days where the family nucleus is underestimated and is seen as a burden instead of a blessing, let us not stop doing good works, because in due time we will reap what we sow. Let's do it without expecting anything in return, because that way we will do things selflessly and later enjoy the amazing blessings that God will give us for being faithful to our convictions and honoring family principles. Let's not forget the qualities of love 1 Corinthians 13:4-5: “Love is patient and kind; love is not envious or boastful, love is not puffed up; does nothing improper; love is not selfish or irritable; love is not spiteful;...".I'm Eduardo Rodríguez. #2Samuel22 #LibroDeSamuel #2samuel #KingdomChurch #iglesiaelreino #ipuh#HogaresDePacto #HogaresDePactoPodcast #PastorCarlos #CarlosRodriguez #EduardoRodriguezR

1Then it happened when David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had made a raid on the Negev and on Ziklag, and had overthrown Ziklag and burned it with fire; 2and they took captive the women and allwho were in it, both small and great, without killing anyone, and carried them off and went their way. 3When David and his men came to the city, behold, it was burned with fire, and their wives and their sons and their daughters had been taken captive. 4Then David and the people who were with him lifted their voices and wept until there was no strength in them to weep. 5Now David's two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. 6Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. 7Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Please bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David. 8David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I pursue this band? Shall I overtake them?” And He said to him, “Pursue, for you will surely overtake them, and you will surely rescue all.” 9So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those left behind remained. 10But David pursued, he and four hundred men, for two hundred who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor remained behind. 11Now they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David, and gave him bread and he ate, and they provided him water to drink. 12They gave him a piece of fig cake and two clusters of raisins, and he ate; then his spirit revived. For he had not eaten bread or drunk water for three days and three nights. 13David said to him, “To whom do you belong? And where are you from?” And he said, “I am a young man of Egypt, a servant of an Amalekite; and my master left me behind when I fell sick three days ago. 14“We made a raid on the Negev of the Cherethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the Negev of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” 15Then David said to him, “Will you bring me down to this band?” And he said, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will bring you down to this band.”

Notas en español e inglés:1 Samuel 30: Corre a Dios, aun cuando hayas perdido todo.1 Samuel 30:1-10: Cuando David y sus hombres llegaron a Siclag al tercer día, los amalequitas habían hecho una incursión en el Néguev y en Siclag. Habían atacado Siclag y la habían incendiado. También se habían llevado cautivas a las mujeres y a todos los que estaban en ella, desde el menor hasta el mayor. Pero no mataron a nadie, sino que los tomaron cautivos y siguieron su camino.David y sus hombres llegaron a la ciudad, y he aquí que estaba incendiada y que sus mujeres, sus hijos y sus hijas habían sido llevados cautivos. Entonces David y la gente que estaba con él alzaron su voz y lloraron hasta que les faltaron las fuerzas para llorar. También habían sido tomadas cautivas las dos mujeres de David, Ajinoam, de Jezreel, y Abigaíl, que fuera mujer de Nabal, de Carmel. David estaba muy angustiado, porque el pueblo hablaba de apedrearlo. Todo el pueblo estaba con ánimo amargado, cada uno por causa de sus hijos y de sus hijas. Pero David se fortaleció en el SEÑOR su Dios. Entonces David dijo al sacerdote Abiatar hijo de Ajimelec: —Tráeme, por favor, el efod.Abiatar trajo el efod a David, y David consultó al SEÑOR diciendo: —¿He de perseguir a esa banda? ¿La podré alcanzar?Y el SEÑOR le respondió: —Persíguela, porque de cierto la alcanzarás y librarás a los cautivos.Entonces David partió con los seiscientos hombres que estaban con él, y llegaron hasta el arroyo de Besor, donde se quedaron algunos de ellos. Pero David continuó persiguiendo, él con cuatrocientos hombres, porque doscientos se quedaron atrás, los cuales estaban muy agotados para pasar el arroyo de Besor.---------------------------------Este capítulo fue crucial en la vida de David. Cuando él regresa del campo de batalla, rechazado por los generales filisteos, se encuentra con la trágica escena de ver sus casas quemadas, destruidas por el fuego, todas sus pertenencias robadas y sus familias, esposas e hijos secuestrados por los amalecitas. Esto sucedió como consecuencia de vivir en el lugar equivocado. Lo que él hacía con otras ciudades, lo estaba cosechando en su propia villa. Esto causó una explosion de emociones dolorosas. ¡Todos sus soldados, unos 600 hombres, lloraron a fuerte voz hasta que sus fuerzas se acabaron! Después del llanto, pasaron al resentimiento, buscando culpables de su tragedia. En ese momento David vio la ira en los ojos de ellos, hasta hablaban de apedrearlo. Ellos vieron que sus vidas se habían acabado, que habían vuelto a su miseria que habían dejado años atrás gracias al apoyo de David, y esta tragedia los encegueció, al punto de querer eliminar al que les había devuelto la vida anteriormente. Entonces David saca fuerzas de la debilidad y llama al sacerdote para consultar a Dios como lo había hecho anteriormente. David estaba al borde de la locura y de la muerte, pero también él conocía al Dios misericordioso y milagroso, Aquel que tiene la última palabra, el que devuelve lo que perdemos, nos ayuda a restaurar lo destruido, el que revela cuando nuestra mente está nublada.Este ejemplo nos ilustra lo que significa el salirse de la voluntad de Dios. Los sufrimientos innecesarios vienen a nuestras vidas como consecuencias. También podemos aprender que, cuando eres elegido por Dios y Dios tiene propósitos contigo, el Señor te dará la salida en el momento de la prueba, para volver a retomar el plan de Dios en tu vida y Dios te devolverá lo que perdiste. Dios tornará esa situación difícil y mortal en una experiencia donde la mano de Dios se manifiesta con poder, siempre y cuando busquemos al Señor con actitud de arrepentimiento, humillación, entrega y completa dependencia de Su voluntad, por más difícil e imposible que sea el panorama que vemos. Tu futuro se irá aclarando a medida que sigas la dirección de Dios. Dios escuchó la oración de David, le ordenó que los persiguiera, que Dios se los entregaría en sus manos, y que ellos recuperarían todo lo que sus enemigos tomaron. David obedeció, salió con 400 soldados que tenían fuerzas suficientes; Dios les puso en el camino un egipcio moribundo y David tomó el tiempo para socorrerlo, y resultó que él era el personaje clave que los guió hacia el campamento de los secuestradores. David los sorprendió, los atacó y recuperó a sus familias y pertenencias. Además, tomaron muchísimo botín de guerra, riquezas que compartieron con los de la tribu de Judá y los israelitas. Soy Eduardo Rodríguez. Que el Señor restablezca tu ministerio y use poderosamente a tu familia para Su gloria.

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1 Samuel 30:1-9 KJV And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way. 3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives. 4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. 5 And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. 7 And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David. 8 And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all. 9 So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mildred-kingsley-okonkwo0/message

Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.2 And unto David were sons born in Hebron: and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess;3 And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;4 And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;5 And the sixth, Ithream, by Eglah David's wife. These were born to David in Hebron.6 And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.7 And Saul had a concubine, whose name was Rizpah, the daughter of Aiah: and Ishbosheth said to Abner, Wherefore hast thou gone in unto my father's concubine?8 Then was Abner very wroth for the words of Ishbosheth, and said, Am I a dog's head, which against Judah do shew kindness this day unto the house of Saul thy father, to his brethren, and to his friends, and have not delivered thee into the hand of David, that thou chargest me to day with a fault concerning this woman?9 So do God to Abner, and more also, except, as the Lord hath sworn to David, even so I do to him;10 To translate the kingdom from the house of Saul, and to set up the throne of David over Israel and over Judah, from Dan even to Beersheba.11 And he could not answer Abner a word again, because he feared him.12 And Abner sent messengers to David on his behalf, saying, Whose is the land? saying also, Make thy league with me, and, behold, my hand shall be with thee, to bring about all Israel unto thee.13 And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face.14 And David sent messengers to Ishbosheth Saul's son, saying, Deliver me my wife Michal, which I espoused to me for an hundred foreskins of the Philistines.15 And Ishbosheth sent, and took her from her husband, even from Phaltiel the son of Laish.16 And her husband went with her along weeping behind her to Bahurim. Then said Abner unto him, Go, return. And he returned.17 And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you:18 Now then do it: for the Lord hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.19 And Abner also spake in the ears of Benjamin: and Abner went also to speak in the ears of David in Hebron all that seemed good to Israel, and that seemed good to the whole house of Benjamin.20 So Abner came to David to Hebron, and twenty men with him. And David made Abner and the men that were with him a feast.21 And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.22 And, behold, the servants of David and Joab came from pursuing a troop, and brought in a great spoil with them: but Abner was not with David in Hebron; for he had sent him away, and he was gone in peace.23 When Joab and all the host that was with him were come, they told Joab, saying, Abner the son of Ner came to the king, and he hath sent him away, and he is gone in peace.24 Then Joab came to the king, and said, What hast thou done? behold, Abner came unto thee; why is it that thou hast sent him away, and he is quite gone?25 Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.26 And when Joab was come out from David, he sent messengers after Abner, which brought him again from the well of Sirah: but David knew it not.27 And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside in the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there under the fifth rib, that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.28 And afterward when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before the Lord for ever from the blood of Abner the son of Ner:29 Let it rest on the head of Joab, and on all his father's house; and let there not fail from the house of Joab one that hath an issue, or that is a leper, or that leaneth on a staff, or that falleth on the sword, or that lacketh bread.30 So Joab, and Abishai his brother slew Abner, because he had slain their brother Asahel at Gibeon in the battle.31 And David said to Joab, and to all the people that were with him, Rend your clothes, and gird you with sackcloth, and mourn before Abner. And king David himself followed the bier.32 And they buried Abner in Hebron: and the king lifted up his voice, and wept at the grave of Abner; and all the people wept.33 And the king lamented over Abner, and said, Died Abner as a fool dieth?34 Thy hands were not bound, nor thy feet put into fetters: as a man falleth before wicked men, so fellest thou. And all the people wept again over him.35 And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.36 And all the people took notice of it, and it pleased them: as whatsoever the king did pleased all the people.37 For all the people and all Israel understood that day that it was not of the king to slay Abner the son of Ner.38 And the king said unto his servants, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel?39 And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the Lord shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.

A Devotional on 2 Samuel 2:1, 2. 1 And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron. 2 So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite. Order My Steps - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3FXgRHOXfE

And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.2 So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite.3 And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron.4 And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabeshgilead were they that buried Saul.5 And David sent messengers unto the men of Jabeshgilead, and said unto them, Blessed be ye of the Lord, that ye have shewed this kindness unto your lord, even unto Saul, and have buried him.6 And now the Lord shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.7 Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them.8 But Abner the son of Ner, captain of Saul's host, took Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and brought him over to Mahanaim;9 And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel.10 Ishbosheth Saul's son was forty years old when he began to reign over Israel, and reigned two years. But the house of Judah followed David.11 And the time that David was king in Hebron over the house of Judah was seven years and six months.12 And Abner the son of Ner, and the servants of Ishbosheth the son of Saul, went out from Mahanaim to Gibeon.13 And Joab the son of Zeruiah, and the servants of David, went out, and met together by the pool of Gibeon: and they sat down, the one on the one side of the pool, and the other on the other side of the pool.14 And Abner said to Joab, Let the young men now arise, and play before us. And Joab said, Let them arise.15 Then there arose and went over by number twelve of Benjamin, which pertained to Ishbosheth the son of Saul, and twelve of the servants of David.16 And they caught every one his fellow by the head, and thrust his sword in his fellow's side; so they fell down together: wherefore that place was called Helkathhazzurim, which is in Gibeon.17 And there was a very sore battle that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before the servants of David.18 And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe.19 And Asahel pursued after Abner; and in going he turned not to the right hand nor to the left from following Abner.20 Then Abner looked behind him, and said, Art thou Asahel? And he answered, I am.21 And Abner said to him, Turn thee aside to thy right hand or to thy left, and lay thee hold on one of the young men, and take thee his armour. But Asahel would not turn aside from following of him.22 And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother?23 Howbeit he refused to turn aside: wherefore Abner with the hinder end of the spear smote him under the fifth rib, that the spear came out behind him; and he fell down there, and died in the same place: and it came to pass, that as many as came to the place where Asahel fell down and died stood still.24 Joab also and Abishai pursued after Abner: and the sun went down when they were come to the hill of Ammah, that lieth before Giah by the way of the wilderness of Gibeon.25 And the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together after Abner, and became one troop, and stood on the top of an hill.26 Then Abner called to Joab, and said, Shall the sword devour for ever? knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end? how long shall it be then, ere thou bid the people return from following their brethren?27 And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother.28 So Joab blew a trumpet, and all the people stood still, and pursued after Israel no more, neither fought they any more.29 And Abner and his men walked all that night through the plain, and passed over Jordan, and went through all Bithron, and they came to Mahanaim.30 And Joab returned from following Abner: and when he had gathered all the people together, there lacked of David's servants nineteen men and Asahel.31 But the servants of David had smitten of Benjamin, and of Abner's men, so that three hundred and threescore men died.32 And they took up Asahel, and buried him in the sepulchre of his father, which was in Bethlehem. And Joab and his men went all night, and they came to Hebron at break of day.

And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.5 And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.7 And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.8 And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.9 So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed.10 But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.11 And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him drink water;12 And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights.13 And David said unto him, To whom belongest thou? and whence art thou? And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite; and my master left me, because three days agone I fell sick.14 We made an invasion upon the south of the Cherethites, and upon the coast which belongeth to Judah, and upon the south of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.15 And David said to him, Canst thou bring me down to this company? And he said, Swear unto me by God, that thou wilt neither kill me, nor deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will bring thee down to this company.16 And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad upon all the earth, eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah.17 And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men, which rode upon camels, and fled.18 And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.19 And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.20 And David took all the flocks and the herds, which they drave before those other cattle, and said, This is David's spoil.21 And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that were with him: and when David came near to the people, he saluted them.22 Then answered all the wicked men and men of Belial, of those that went with David, and said, Because they went not with us, we will not give them ought of the spoil that we have recovered, save to every man his wife and his children, that they may lead them away, and depart.23 Then said David, Ye shall not do so, my brethren, with that which the Lord hath given us, who hath preserved us, and delivered the company that came against us into our hand.24 For who will hearken unto you in this matter? but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff: they shall part alike.25 And it was so from that day forward, that he made it a statute and an ordinance for Israel unto this day.26 And when David came to Ziklag, he sent of the spoil unto the elders of Judah, even to his friends, saying, Behold a present for you of the spoil of the enemies of the Lord;27 To them which were in Bethel, and to them which were in south Ramoth, and to them which were in Jattir,28 And to them which were in Aroer, and to them which were in Siphmoth, and to them which were in Eshtemoa,29 And to them which were in Rachal, and to them which were in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to them which were in the cities of the Kenites,30 And to them which were in Hormah, and to them which were in Chorashan, and to them which were in Athach,31 And to them which were in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt.

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.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 Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firstborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carmelitess: 2 The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith: 3 The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife. 4 These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years. 5 And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, four, of Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel: 6 Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet, 7 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, 8 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. 9 These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar their sister. 10 And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son, 11 Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, 12 Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, 13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, 14 Amon his son, Josiah his son. 15 And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum. 16 And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. 17 And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, 18 Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. 19 And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubbabel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister: 20 And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushabhesed, five. 21 And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah. 22 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah; Hattush, and Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. 23 And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three. 24 And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven.

1 Samuel 30:1-20 Then it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had carried out an attack on the Negev and on Ziklag, and had overthrown Ziklag and burned it with fire; 2 and they took captive the women and all who were in it, from the small to the great, without killing anyone, and drove them off and went their way. 3 When David and his men came to the city, behold, it was burned with fire, and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. 4 Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until there was no strength in them to weep. 5 Now David's two wives had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. 6 Also, David was in great distress because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David felt strengthened in the Lord his God. 7 Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Please bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David. 8 And David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this band of raiders? Will I overtake them?” And He said to him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them, and you will certainly rescue everyone.” 9 So David left, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the brook Besor, where some who were left behind stayed. 10 But David pursued, he and four hundred men, for two hundred who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor stayed behind. 11 Now they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David, and gave him bread and he ate, and they provided him water to drink. 12 They also gave him a slice of fig cake and two cakes of raisins, and he ate; then his spirit revived. For he had not eaten bread or drunk water for three days and three nights. 13 Then David said to him, “To whom do you belong? And where are you from?” And he said, “I am a young man of Egypt, a servant of an Amalekite; and my master abandoned me when I became sick three days ago. 14 We carried out an attack on the Negev of the Cherethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the Negev of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” 15 Then David said to him, “Will you bring me down to this band of raiders?” And he said, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or hand me over to my master, and I will bring you down to this band.” 16 Now when he had brought him down, behold, they were dispersed over all the land, eating and drinking and celebrating because of all the great plunder that they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. 17 And David slaughtered them from the twilight until the evening of the next day; and not a man of them escaped, except four hundred young men who rode on camels and fled. 18 So David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and rescued his two wives. 19 And nothing of theirs was missing, whether small or great, sons or daughters, plunder, or anything that they had taken for themselves; David brought it all back. 20 So David had captured all the sheep and the cattle which the people drove ahead of the other livestock, and they said, “This is David's plunder.” Video - https://youtu.be/6wa_TPR9H2U Join us in person Sundays at 9:45am for Bible Study, 11am for Worship Service, and 6pm for Evening Bible Study! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cbcanaheim/message

1 Samuel 27:1 - 28:2 Then David said to himself, “Now I will perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to safely escape into the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will despair of searching for me anymore in all the territory of Israel, and I will escape from his hand.” 2 So David set out and went over, he and the six hundred men who were with him, to Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath. 3 And David lived with Achish in Gath, he and his men, each with his own household—David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's widow. 4 Now it was reported to Saul that David had fled to Gath, so he no longer searched for him. 5 Then David said to Achish, “If now I have found favor in your sight, have them give me a place in one of the cities in the country, so that I may live there; for why should your servant live in the royal city with you?” 6 So Achish gave him Ziklag that day; therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day. 7 The number of days that David lived in the country of the Philistines was a year and four months. 8 Now David and his men went up and attacked the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites; for they were the inhabitants of the land from ancient times, as you come to Shur even as far as the land of Egypt. 9 David attacked the land and did not leave a man or a woman alive, and he took the sheep, the cattle, the donkeys, the camels, and the clothing. Then he returned and came to Achish. 10 Now Achish said, “Where did you carry out an attack today?” And David said, “Against the Negev of Judah, against the Negev of the Jerahmeelites, and against the Negev of the Kenites.” 11 And David did not leave a man or a woman alive to bring to Gath, saying, “Otherwise they will tell about us, saying, ‘This is what David has done, and this has been his practice all the time that he has lived in the country of the Philistines.'” 12 So Achish believed David, saying, “He has undoubtedly made himself repulsive among his people Israel; therefore he will become my servant forever.” 28 Now it came about in those days that the Philistines gathered their armed camps for war, to fight against Israel. And Achish said to David, “Know for certain that you will go out with me in the camp, you and your men.” 2 David said to Achish, “Very well, you will learn what your servant can do.” So Achish said to David, “Then I will assuredly make you my bodyguard for life!” Video - https://youtu.be/LnuVLFPb-9o Morning Sermon 2-27-22 Join us in person Sundays at 9:45am for Bible Study, 11am for Worship Service, and 6pm for Evening Bible Study! http://www.facebook.com/CBCanaheim http://www.instagram.com/CBCanaheim http://www.Community-Bible.com #CBCanaheim #ExpositoryPreaching #BibleChurch #Sermon #ReformedTheology #MastersSeminary #TheMastersSeminary #TMS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cbcanaheim/message

https://youtu.be/FBTh1GTHCNQ Intro story-encouraging myself in the Lord I was distraught The only thing I could do to get through it was to seek God diligently Knowing that even though I was going through this for a long period of time, God still heard my praise He heard my prayers He was with me while I fasted Saw my tears and eventually they were wiped away I had to encourage myself in the Lord He is what got me through I even came out on the other side as a better pastor and leader 1 Samuel 30:1-6 kjv 30 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way. 3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives. 4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. 5 And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. Heres the biblical context of whats happening David had recently been told he would be king Because of this David had to flee from king saul because he wanted David killed David at this time was living in Ziklag He aligned himself with the philistines The philistines were preparing to go to battle with king saul David and his men were going to join them in battle But they didn't fully trust David because he could turn on them David and his men went back to ziklag Only to find that the entire city was attacked and burned down Everything they had was now gone including the women and children Now all of the people that had been with David this whole time began to turn on him They grumbled and talked about killing him David lost everything, his wives, his home, and his men turned on him But David knows where his strength comes from 1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. In his times of trouble David did what he knows works He encouraged himself in the Lord Knowing that he would find his comfort in God He knew with God he would be able to go through any problem he was facing We must remember while reading the bible that these people really existed They were normal people like us Not super heroes It gives me comfort to know God chooses broken people to show His glory They all saw defeats and victories Lets look at some of the writings from psalm to see how David sought the Lord While being pursued by Saul, David wrote Psalm 59:1-4 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;[b]Defend me from those who rise up against me. 2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity,And save me from bloodthirsty men. 3 For look, they lie in wait for my life;The mighty gather against me,Not for my transgression nor for my sin, O Lord.4 They run and prepare themselves through no fault of mine. Awake to help me, and behold! We see here that even though faced with death, David still put his trust in God Psalm 59:16-17 16 But I will sing of Your power;Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning;For You have been my defenseAnd refuge in the day of my trouble.17 To You, O my Strength, I will sing praises;For God is my defense,My God of mercy. David continuously praised God for what He has done and will do

https://youtu.be/FBTh1GTHCNQ Intro story-encouraging myself in the Lord I was distraught The only thing I could do to get through it was to seek God diligently Knowing that even though I was going through this for a long period of time, God still heard my praise He heard my prayers He was with me while I fasted Saw my tears and eventually they were wiped away I had to encourage myself in the Lord He is what got me through I even came out on the other side as a better pastor and leader 1 Samuel 30:1-6 kjv 30 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way. 3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives. 4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. 5 And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. Heres the biblical context of whats happening David had recently been told he would be king Because of this David had to flee from king saul because he wanted David killed David at this time was living in Ziklag He aligned himself with the philistines The philistines were preparing to go to battle with king saul David and his men were going to join them in battle But they didn't fully trust David because he could turn on them David and his men went back to ziklag Only to find that the entire city was attacked and burned down Everything they had was now gone including the women and children Now all of the people that had been with David this whole time began to turn on him They grumbled and talked about killing him David lost everything, his wives, his home, and his men turned on him But David knows where his strength comes from 1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. In his times of trouble David did what he knows works He encouraged himself in the Lord Knowing that he would find his comfort in God He knew with God he would be able to go through any problem he was facing We must remember while reading the bible that these people really existed They were normal people like us Not super heroes It gives me comfort to know God chooses broken people to show His glory They all saw defeats and victories Lets look at some of the writings from psalm to see how David sought the Lord While being pursued by Saul, David wrote Psalm 59:1-4 Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;[b]Defend me from those who rise up against me. 2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity,And save me from bloodthirsty men. 3 For look, they lie in wait for my life;The mighty gather against me,Not for my transgression nor for my sin, O Lord.4 They run and prepare themselves through no fault of mine. Awake to help me, and behold! We see here that even though faced with death, David still put his trust in God Psalm 59:16-17 16 But I will sing of Your power;Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning;For You have been my defenseAnd refuge in the day of my trouble.17 To You, O my Strength, I will sing praises;For God is my defense,My God of mercy. David continuously praised God for what He has done and will do

Jesus Ministries, Joan Boney  ...  II Samuel 2   1 And it came to pass after this (after the death of king Saul), that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?   And the LORD said unto him, Go up.    And David said, Whither shall I go up?    And HE said, Unto Hebron. 2 So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail Nabal's wife the Carmelite. 3 And his men that were with him did David bring up, every man with his household: and they dwelt in the cities of Hebron. 4 And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. An outstanding characteristic of David is this:  David inquired of the Lord.   David was said to be:  A man after God's own heart.   David sought the will of God.  David wanted to do the will of God.   Proverbs 3   1 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge HIM, and HE shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.  

A Sermon by Pastor Richard Sfameni, Lead Pastor of Victory Church in Providence, RI.   A breakthrough can be a process. Don't be discouraged if it is not immediate. We have to learn patience. God is a God of restoration. Encourage yourself, pray for direction, and pursue your breakthrough!    Romans 15:4   4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.     I Samuel 30:1-8  David's Conflict with the Amalekites  30 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, 2 and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small to great; they did not kill anyone, but carried them away and went their way. 3 So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive. 4 Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep. 5 And David's two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had been taken captive. 6 Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. 7 Then David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, “Please bring the ephod here to me.” And Abiathar brought the ephod to David. 8 So David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.”

Bible References:Deuteronomy 1:38But Joshua the son of Nun, which standeth before thee, he shall go in thither: encourage him: for he shall cause Israel to inherit it.1 Samuel 30:1-8And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way. 3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives. 4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. 5 And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. 6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lordhis God. 7 And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David. 8 And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.Hebrews 10:19-25Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having an high priest over the house of God; 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.2 Corinthians 4:6-10For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

1Sam. 30:1-8 NOW WHEN David and his men came home to Ziklag on the third day, they found that the Amalekites had made a raid on the South (the Negeb) and on Ziklag, and had struck Ziklag and burned it with fire,  And had taken the women and all who were there, both great and small, captive. They killed no one, but carried them off and went on their way.  So David and his men came to the town, and behold, it was burned, and their wives and sons and daughters were taken captive.   Then David and the men with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no more strength to weep.  David’s two wives also had been taken captive, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail, the widow of Nabal the Carmelite.  David was greatly distressed, for the men spoke of stoning him because the souls of them all were bitterly grieved, each man for his sons and daughters. But David encouraged and strengthened himself in the Lord his God.  Then David said to the priest Abiathar son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.  And David inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue this band of raiders? Shall I overtake them? The Lord answered him, PURSE, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail RECOVER ALL. When the eternal arch enemies of GOD raid His people’s communities, rob their possessions, and enslave their families, GOD has a plan for them to RECOVER ALL...PURSUE! ----more---- But when the Amalekites invaded and captured David’s entire society his men were crushed into defeat. Following David as GOD’s anointed King, provoked the Amalekite raid against their families.  Getting rid of David was exactly what the Amalekites wanted.   TODAY, our communities are being invaded, and overrun by the Amalekites—the GOD-hating unrelenting enemies of His K’dom. They have overrun our government and are ripping every shred of our historic biblical culture from our society.   They have raided our schools and carried off our children.    And just as David’s men blamed and turned against their Charismatic leader, many churches today are turning against Conservative Christians, blaming them for angering the godless progressives. And the Church is so traumatized by its loss of influence, that most have conceded to defeat. The Church has changed it’s prayer from, “Your K’dom Come, You’re Will Be Done In Earth…” to, “Que Sera, Sera” Jesus’ has given us a Royal  Order: “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on EARTH as it is in Heaven.   But the victories of the Amalekites have diluted our DESIRE to PRESS that Mandate and PURSUE.  We’ve let Escape Theology talk us out of our K’dom Come Mandate.     We’ve modified it into, “The earth rejected Your Kingdom, but Your will is still done in Heaven, so come get me.”  But Jesus didn’t come to Earth to confiscate its people for a Heaven Repopulation Program!  We should REPENT for giving up this world for Heaven, when GOD created us to Rule and Have Dominion on Earth, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN!  JESUS didn’t say, Watch the Signs till I come.  He said, labor and occupy till I come! Stop saying The Rapture’s Coming!  I see the signs!  It’s still an evil and adulterous generation that seeks signs.  Why are you looking for signs of Heaven’s Rescue Choppers when we’re the Sign that Heaven’s watching.  When will WE preach the K’dom to every nation? Bring Me The Ephod! It’s time for us to rise with Kingdom-minded Authority and be militantly aggressive and PRESS our Intercessory Mandate! STOP believing the struggle ends with an Amalekite victory!!   Be Converted to K’dom Consciousness, rather than Convinced by Amalekite Culture! Nothing outside you is stronger than the K’dom inside you! 1Jn 4:4 Put on the Ephod of of your calling and ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN GOD!  We’re talking about GOD who drove a million Midianite invaders from Israel using Gideon and 300 shouting men with flashlights. Have you forgotten that when a 3-Nation Axis of evil invaded Israel, He that’s IN YOU wiped them all out with a Praise Team?! Before you surrender America to the Amalekites, remember that GOD empowered Samson to slay a thousand Philistines with the jawbone of an ass.  So imagine what He could do with YOU!  Before you accept a godless marxist takeover of America remember that our GOD turned around the entire godless city of Nineveh with one message from a reluctant prophet!  The entire city fasted and repented, from the King down to the pets! The Gift Of Disturbance GOD wants to send you the Gift of Disturbance to rescue your faith.  Nothing changes till GOD’s people trade the Comfort of Sermons for being Greatly Distressed…David was greatly distressed. GOD produced the great Prophet Samuel to lead Israel to drive the Amalekites (and others) from their land.  And this is how GOD produced him… 1Sam. 1:7, 10 So it was year after year; whenever Hannah went up to the Lord’s house, Peninnah provoked her, so she wept and did not eat.  And [Hannah] was in distress of soul, praying to the Lord and weeping bitterly. She vowed, saying, O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your handmaid and [earnestly] remember, and not forget Your handmaid but will give me a son, I will give him to the Lord all his life…  Samuels are forged by the pressure of Distressing Desire that will not be consoled by anything less. The Church that finds the theft of our children and destruction of our Biblical heritage intolerable,  Refuses to accept an Amalekite victory,  And with a fierce grieving spirit, takes up the ephod of Kingdom Mandate, And seeks GOD’s face for His Answer, That Church will hear GOD say, Arise, Pursue, and  Recover All!  

1 Samuel 30:4-6 | Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.  And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.  And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.

The Jesus Saves Ministry 1007 W Arlington Blvd Greenville NC 27834 Apostle Lonnie Stocks 252-689-6172  / 252-916-0104  252-214-0799   1 Samuel 30:4-8 (KJV) 4  Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. 5  And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. 6  And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. 7  And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David. 8  And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.    

The Jesus Saves Ministry 1007 W Arlington Blvd Greenville, NC 27834 www.tjsm.org  E-Mail: gojesusnow@aol.com TEL. 252-214-0799 TJSM By phone: 1-213-992-4339 Pastor, Apostle Lonnie Stocks   1 Samuel 30:4-8 (KJV) 4  Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. 5  And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. 6  And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. 7  And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David. 8  And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.    

  David and his army just returned from battle and discovered their city had been invaded and burned to the ground and their women and children all taken captive.Have you put your all into what God has set you to do, only to have it all fall down around you in ashes?  All is not lost.  Press on.  Pursue that which God set you to do.  He knows your pain, grief, heartache.  He will restore what was torn down.  You will find the reward well worth the loss.1 Samuel 30 King James Version (KJV)1 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.5 And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lordhis God.7 And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.8 And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.

1 Samuel 30-1-10 KJV-And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire---2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein- they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.--3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire- and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.--4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.--5 And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.--6 And David was greatly distressed- for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters- but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.--7 And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.--8 And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop- shall I overtake them- And he answered him, Pursue- for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.--9 So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed.--Visit Lawsonville Baptist Church-http---www.lawsonvillebaptistchurch.com-1021 Wess Hall Rd, Danbury, NC 27016-Phone- -336- 593-9526

Bring Me The EphodWhat Is An Ephod?Also put the Urim and the Thummim in the breastpiece, so they may be over Aaron's heart whenever he enters the presence of the LORD. Thus Aaron will always bear the means of making decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the LORD. Exodus 28:30Your Ephod Is Your Way Of Seeking God’s Decision. (1st Brainerd Story)1 Samuel 30:3-8 AMP3When David and his men came to the town, it was burned, and their wives and their sons and their daughters had been taken captive. 4Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until they were too exhausted to weep [any longer]. 5Now David’s two wives had been captured, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. 6Further, David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all of them were embittered, each man for his sons and daughters. But David felt strengthened and encouraged in the Lord his God. 7David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, “Please bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought him the ephod. 8David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this band [of raiders]? Will I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them, and you will certainly rescue [the captives].”1 Samuel 22:9,10 9But Doeg the Edomite, who was standing with Saul’s officials, said, “I saw the son of Jesse come to Ahimelech son of Ahitub at Nob. 10And Ahimelech inquired of the Lord for him, and gave him provisions and the sword of Goliath the Philistine.1 Samuel 22:16,18,2016But the king said, “You will surely die, Ahimelek, you and your whole family.”18So Doeg the Edomite turned and struck them down. That day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod. 20But one son of Ahimelek son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped and fled to join David.“Bring Me The Ephod.” “I’ve Had Enough.” “I Won’t Be A Victim.” “I’ll Take God’s Decision.” “Bring Me The Ephod.” A Victim Is A Person Without A Decision From God.10 Signs You Are A Victim:1. You complain rather than act.2. You talk about the same problems.3. You are never able to get to resolution.4. You are always looking to people to save you.5. You don't accept responsibility (always something or someone to blame). | 6. You take more than you give.7. You are uncomfortable with being emotionally well.8. You are in crisis more than not.9. You make people around you tired.10. You tend to harm others rather than show mercy.1 Samuel 23:6,9,15,16 NIV6Now Abiathar son of Ahimelek had brought the ephod down with him when he fled to David at Keilah.9When David learned that Saul was plotting against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.”15While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul had come out to take his life.16And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God.2 Samuel 6:14,1514Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the Lord with all his might, 15while he and all Israel were bringing up the ark of the Lord with shouts and the sound of trumpets. 10 Signs You Are A Survivor:1. You are behaviorally a

I’m gonna tell y’all one of my FAVORITE Bible stories.  It’s all about my man King David.  You can find it in I Samuel 30.  As a matter of fact, I’m just gonna read it to you.   1 Samuel 30 Amplified Bible (AMP) David’s Victory over the Amalekites 30 Now it happened when David and his men came [home] to Ziklag on the third day, [they found] that the Amalekites had made a raid on the Negev (the South country) and on Ziklag, and had overthrown Ziklag and burned it with fire; 2 and they had taken captive the women [and all] who were there, both small and great. They killed no one, but carried them off [to be used as slaves] and went on their way. 3 When David and his men came to the town, it was burned, and their wives and their sons and their daughters had been taken captive. 4 Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until they were too exhausted to weep [any longer]. 5 Now David’s two wives had been captured, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. 6 Further, David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all of them were embittered, each man for his sons and daughters. But David felt strengthened and encouraged in the Lord his God. 7 David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, “Please bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought him the ephod. 8 David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this band [of raiders]? Will I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them, and you will certainly rescue [the captives].” 9 So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and came to the brook Besor; there those [who could not continue] remained behind. 10 But David pursued [the Amalekites], he and four hundred men, for two hundred who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor stayed behind. 11 They found an Egyptian [who had collapsed] in the field and brought him to David, and gave him bread and he ate, and they gave him water to drink, 12 and they gave him a piece of a fig cake and two clusters of raisins; and when he had eaten, his energy returned, for he had not eaten bread or had any water to drink for three days and three nights. 13 David said to him, “To whom do you belong, and where are you from?” He said, “I am a young man from Egypt, a servant of an Amalekite; and my master abandoned me [as useless] when I fell sick three days ago. 14 We made a raid on the Negev of the Cherethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the Negev of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” 15 Then David said to him, “Will you take me down to this band [of raiders]?” And he said, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or turn me over to the hand of my master, and I will bring you down to this band.” 16 When he brought David down, the Amalekites had disbanded and spread over all the land, eating and drinking and dancing because of all the great spoil they had taken from the land of the Philistines and from the land of Judah. 17 Then David [and his men] struck them down [in battle] from twilight until the evening of the next day; and not a man of them escaped, except four hundred young men who rode camels and fled. 18 So David recovered all that the Amalekites had taken, and rescued his two wives. 19 Nothing of theirs was missing whether small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything that had been taken; David recovered it all. 20 So David captured all the flocks and herds [which the enemy had], and [the people] drove those animals before him and said, “This is David’s spoil.” How dope is that?  Your stuff gets taken, your people turn against you…  You ask God if you should go get your stuff, and God says, “You will CERTAINLY overtake them.”  And then, on your way there, you meet one of the people who burned Ziklag and he leads you right to what you lost???  You cannot tell me that God doesn’t look out. Listen.  You absolutely positively can and will recover ...

Thanks for tuning into  the W.U.T.J. Broadcast The Jesus Ministry, Inc. 509 Evergreen Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11221 USA WWW.TJSM.ORG 24/7 phone: 1-213-992-4339 with Apostle Lonnie Stocks 1 Samuel 30:5-7 (KJV) 5  And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite. 6  And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. 7  And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.  

Preached at Island Community Church on March 24th, 2013. Taken from 1 Samuel chapter 30, verses 1-6. 1Sa 30:1-6  Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire,  (2)  and had taken captive the women and those who were there, from small to great; they did not kill anyone, but carried them away and went their way.  (3)  So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had been taken captive.  (4)  Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep.  (5)  And David's two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the widow of Nabal the Carmelite, had been taken captive.  (6)  Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.