Season 2026 · Episode 157
2 Samuel 2-4, King of Judah and Civil War
Mission 66 Bible Commentary · TWR
April 2, 202627m 12s
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (content.rss.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
David is anointed king of Judah, while Saul’s son Ish-bosheth struggles to unite the northern tribes of Israel. A civil war ensues, dividing the nation. Abner, a key ally of Saul’s son, later defects to David, but Joab, one of David’s men, kills him out of revenge. Chaos builds as Ish-bosheth is murdered by his own men, leaving David to bring order with wisdom and fairness. These chapters show that God’s plan prevails despite human conflict, and wise leaders seek unity and peace over revenge.