David and Saul

Anyone familiar with the Old Testament has probably heard the story about David and Bathsheba.[1] But in case you haven’t, here’s a quick summary. Bathsheba was a beautiful woman and the wife of Uriah the Hittite. While Uriah was away serving in the Israelite army, King David sent for Bathsheba Read more…

Don’t Give Up

2 Samuel 21 gives us the inspiring story of Rizpah, the mother of at least two of King Saul’s sons. King David allowed the Gibeonites to execute those two sons, along with five of Saul’s grandsons, to avenge Saul’s attempt to wipe out the Gibeonites.[1] Saul’s failed genocide had angered Read more…