Book: 2 Samuel
- Devotional 2 Samuel 24:1-9: Sinful Census
David’s census was sinful, yet the reason is unclear to us. Do we need to know? Israel had clearly sinned and provoked God’s anger against them. Yet the reason is…
- Devotional 2 Samuel 24:10-17: The Wonder of Mercy
David’s silly census brought about judgement on Israel, itself because of the way Israel had in some way acted. But despite the terrible punishment that came upon Israel for offending…
- Devotional 2 Samuel 24:18-25: Atonement for God’s Anger
David cried out to God, interceding on Israel’s behalf, asking that he and his house would be punished, not Israel. God answered David’s cries by sending the prophet Gad to…