From Jerusalem to Amman is about 60 mi (100 km) east, with the Jordan River at the halfway point. […]

From Jerusalem to Amman is about 60 mi (100 km) east, with the Jordan River at the halfway point. […]
Love and loyalty are the hallmarks of David’s covenant with Jonathan, and of God’s with us. […]
David wasn’t selfish in gathering wealth; as we should, he “dedicated these to the Lord” (2 Sam 8:11). […]
Along with God’s covenants with Abram and with Israel at Sinai, this was a high-water mark in history. […]
This is the Land of the Dying ; but wait till you get to the Land of the Living. Forever and ever! […]
At one time, they all lived in tents. Now there’s only one Person still camping after all these years. […]
Michal could help David get away from Saul, but she couldn’t help him get closer to God. […]
Obed means “servant.” Edom is linked with red, and man, and blush, and blood. Ah, the mercy seat! […]
David was filled with unwarranted anger when Uzzah died, but God’s anger was well deserved. […]