“These are the names of the warriors whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite; he was chief of the Three; he wielded his spear against eight hundred whom he killed at one time…” – 2 Samuel 23:8 If you’ve ever attended a men’s ministry retreat, I’m sure you’ve heard about David’s Mighty Men. They appear in … Continue reading David’s Mighty Men
2 Samuel
History is Complicated
When reading history, any good teacher would recommend that their students employ the discipline of multiperspectivity.[1] That’s because there are almost always two or more perspectives on past events. A hero in one person’s story might be the villain in another person’s story. An event might have occurred because of a particular catalyst in one … Continue reading History is Complicated
Rizpah: The (Not So) Silent Prophet
There is a story folded into the narrative of 2 Samuel that’s easy to miss on a quick read. It is also tempting to ignore as it contains a number of rather troubling elements. But it tells of a time when king David began to act more like the kings of the ancient Near East … Continue reading Rizpah: The (Not So) Silent Prophet
Scripture Simplified 