1 Chronicles 14-20
More great tales of David with some begats thrown in for padding.
This line gets harder and harder for me to believe the more I read;
16:34 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
1 Chronicles 8-13 Glory Days Revisited
1 Chronicles 8-13
We get to relive the glory days of David. Until Uzza tries to be helpful.
I actually like this condensed version of King David. It's taken all the filler out (although some of the filler was very interesting).
Do you think it's better then the Book of Kings version?
We get to relive the glory days of David. Until Uzza tries to be helpful.
I actually like this condensed version of King David. It's taken all the filler out (although some of the filler was very interesting).
Do you think it's better then the Book of Kings version?
Friday, April 8, 2011
2 Samuel 1-4 How the mighty have fallen
2 Samuel 1-4
Book two starts off just where book one ends. Any reason for splitting them up? Different authors?
David kills the messenger when he finds out that Saul and Jonathan are dead.
There is an interesting quote from David about the man that was trying to kill him for several years.
"Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives"
David then goes to Hebron and is crowned King of Judah. Abner crowns Ishbosheth the king of all Israel. This causes a civil war (and why is any war called "civil"?)
People get smote under the fifth rib, we get a bunch of begats from the seed of David and he is reunited with Michal.
Abner and David make peace but unfortunately, Joab learns about it too late and does some fifth rib smoting on Abner.
Finally, Rechab and Baanah learn that surprise gifts aren't always appreciated.
How would you react if someone handed you the head of Ishbosheth?
Reminds me of the ending of the movie Se7en. Spoiler Alert and NSFW.
Book two starts off just where book one ends. Any reason for splitting them up? Different authors?
David kills the messenger when he finds out that Saul and Jonathan are dead.
There is an interesting quote from David about the man that was trying to kill him for several years.
"Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives"
David then goes to Hebron and is crowned King of Judah. Abner crowns Ishbosheth the king of all Israel. This causes a civil war (and why is any war called "civil"?)
People get smote under the fifth rib, we get a bunch of begats from the seed of David and he is reunited with Michal.
Abner and David make peace but unfortunately, Joab learns about it too late and does some fifth rib smoting on Abner.
Finally, Rechab and Baanah learn that surprise gifts aren't always appreciated.
How would you react if someone handed you the head of Ishbosheth?
Reminds me of the ending of the movie Se7en. Spoiler Alert and NSFW.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
1 Samuel 28-31
1 Samuel 28-31
Man this is one harsh way to end a book! I've complained that some of the previous books had weak endings. 1 Samuel makes up for it in spades!
Saul goes to a witch/psychic to talk to the dead Samuel. Even though this is a parable, it says allot about what the Israelites believed.
A) They believed that people survived in some form after death.
B) They believed that the living could communicate with the dead.
C) The dead could predict the future.
Saul doesn't like what Samuel has to say but his fate is sealed, along with his sons and the army of Israel in general.
Meanwhile, David isn't allowed to fight the Israelites with the Philistines, lest he become a turncoat during the battle. To make matters worse, the previously "utterly destroyed" Amalekites have invaded and taken David's wives. David chases them down and destroys them once again (except for the 400 that escape on camels).
We finish with Saul and his sons being defeated in battle, Saul, not wanting the Philistines to have the honor of taking his life does it himself. Is this the first literary instance of someone "falling on his sword"? The Philistines don't treat the dead very well.
Again, I have to comment that this feels very Shakespearian to me. I think it would be a safe assumption to say that he used the Bible as an influence. I've also seen pieces that say the Bard helped translate the KJ Bible but there seems to be debate on the amount of involvement.
The sequel starts tomorrow. David's revenge?
Man this is one harsh way to end a book! I've complained that some of the previous books had weak endings. 1 Samuel makes up for it in spades!
Saul goes to a witch/psychic to talk to the dead Samuel. Even though this is a parable, it says allot about what the Israelites believed.
A) They believed that people survived in some form after death.
B) They believed that the living could communicate with the dead.
C) The dead could predict the future.
Saul doesn't like what Samuel has to say but his fate is sealed, along with his sons and the army of Israel in general.
Meanwhile, David isn't allowed to fight the Israelites with the Philistines, lest he become a turncoat during the battle. To make matters worse, the previously "utterly destroyed" Amalekites have invaded and taken David's wives. David chases them down and destroys them once again (except for the 400 that escape on camels).
We finish with Saul and his sons being defeated in battle, Saul, not wanting the Philistines to have the honor of taking his life does it himself. Is this the first literary instance of someone "falling on his sword"? The Philistines don't treat the dead very well.
Again, I have to comment that this feels very Shakespearian to me. I think it would be a safe assumption to say that he used the Bible as an influence. I've also seen pieces that say the Bard helped translate the KJ Bible but there seems to be debate on the amount of involvement.
The sequel starts tomorrow. David's revenge?
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
1 Samuel 24-27 LORD lord Lordy
1 Samuel 24-27
Does anyone else have to re-read passages over and over because of the frequent uses of LORD and lord?
Some times I don't know who's command who to do stuff!
Chapter 24 is one of my favorite readings this year. David and Saul have an impassioned talk about their relationship, with David pleading with Saul to stop his unwarranted aggression.
The golden nugget from this chapter has to be at 24:4 when David's servants remind him that the LORD will one day deliver your enemy to you and you will do what you see fit unto them. David's action is compassion. But how did Saul not know that David cut a piece from his robe?!?!
I found this to be one of the best written pieces we've read so far. How about you?
And Samuel dies. This is VERY glossed over, almost literally "Oh, by the way, Samuel's dead". These books are named after him for christ's sake!
We then get a mini-story that seems to be inserted form another author. In it, David acts more like Saul, being less tolerant and aggressive.
THe interesting part is the strong role of the woman (one of David's future wife and the namesake of our star commenter) Abigail.
It was very much filler, perhaps to put some time between the David/Saul encounters?
Unfortunately, David still doesn't trust Saul, and why should he! I like the sneaking into a sleeping camp and David having a discussion with Abishai about Saul's fate. Felt very Shakespearian.
This of course sets up another dialogue betwixt the king and king to be. Could this be a different version of the previous story?
David then decides that his only chose is to live amongst the Philistines and smote people.
Does anyone else have to re-read passages over and over because of the frequent uses of LORD and lord?
Some times I don't know who's command who to do stuff!
Chapter 24 is one of my favorite readings this year. David and Saul have an impassioned talk about their relationship, with David pleading with Saul to stop his unwarranted aggression.
The golden nugget from this chapter has to be at 24:4 when David's servants remind him that the LORD will one day deliver your enemy to you and you will do what you see fit unto them. David's action is compassion. But how did Saul not know that David cut a piece from his robe?!?!
I found this to be one of the best written pieces we've read so far. How about you?
And Samuel dies. This is VERY glossed over, almost literally "Oh, by the way, Samuel's dead". These books are named after him for christ's sake!
We then get a mini-story that seems to be inserted form another author. In it, David acts more like Saul, being less tolerant and aggressive.
THe interesting part is the strong role of the woman (one of David's future wife and the namesake of our star commenter) Abigail.
It was very much filler, perhaps to put some time between the David/Saul encounters?
Unfortunately, David still doesn't trust Saul, and why should he! I like the sneaking into a sleeping camp and David having a discussion with Abishai about Saul's fate. Felt very Shakespearian.
This of course sets up another dialogue betwixt the king and king to be. Could this be a different version of the previous story?
David then decides that his only chose is to live amongst the Philistines and smote people.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
1 Samuel 19-23 David and Jonathan sitting in a tree...
1 Samuel 19-23
David and Jonathan seem to be a couple. Thought God frowned on the gays.
Saul continues to hate David and David is fearful of Saul.
It doesn't stop either of them from killing scores of Philistines during the chase.
My question is; What is this story trying to tell us? David is not looking very "kingly" at this point.
David and Jonathan seem to be a couple. Thought God frowned on the gays.
Saul continues to hate David and David is fearful of Saul.
It doesn't stop either of them from killing scores of Philistines during the chase.
My question is; What is this story trying to tell us? David is not looking very "kingly" at this point.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
1 Samuel 15-18 Davey and Goliath
1 Samuel 15-18
Just for fun
The LORD commands Samuel/Saul to lay waste to the Amalaks
"lay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass."
But Saul once again proves to be a lousy king when he kills all of the humans but only most of the livestock, saving the best for an offering to the LORD.
Samuel does have a great line here, saying "Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. Translation; Be a good soldier and do what you're told. Faith is better then action?
Samuel (once again) has to tell Saul he can't be king of the Israelites and sends him home to think about what he's done. Saul of course feels horrible for not killing EVERYTHING and begs forgiveness. It's not to come.
So now God wants Samuel to "choose" another king. I found this amusing since God had obviously already chosen David, the youngest son of Jesse. This is were things get very interesting and soap opera-ish!
Samuel meets with Jesse's six oldest son's but the LORD doesn't care for them. They send for the young David and lo and behold, he's the one. Samuel anoints him with oil and he is filled with the spirit of God, which means the spirit of God has departed from Saul, making him cranky.
Someone suggest that music will sooth him (is this where the saying 'music soothes the savage beast' comes from?) so they send for the best harp player in the land. DAVID! Saul loves David and asks him to stick around. David agrees. Jonathan also loves David but that's a different story for a later time.
But, the Philistines come calling. Their most bad-ass soldier, Goliath demands that the Israelites send out their best to face him in one on one combat.
David, who has since left Saul to feed his sheep, and who is now delivering food to his brothers, hears Goliath's taunts and decides he'll be the one to take the giant. Laughter ensues.
David, of course slays Goliath, cuts off his head and brings it back to Saul who doesn't seem to recognize him. Some have pointed to this as an inconsistency in the story but I think it's more an illustration that David has grown into his role as the future king and is ready to assume control.
The current king, Saul, is jealous and tries to bring David into the family by offering his daughters up for marriage. Things will go down hill from there.
Another great parable. Probably one of the best known to the common man. How often has this story been retold in different forms? What other civilizations have a version of this story?
The movie Achilles starts off with a David vs. Goliath moment but I don't know if that is actually in the Iliad or not.
Once again we get a humble man chosen by God and thrust into the leadership role. Will David do better then Moses and Saul?
Just for fun
The LORD commands Samuel/Saul to lay waste to the Amalaks
"lay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass."
But Saul once again proves to be a lousy king when he kills all of the humans but only most of the livestock, saving the best for an offering to the LORD.
Samuel does have a great line here, saying "Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. Translation; Be a good soldier and do what you're told. Faith is better then action?
Samuel (once again) has to tell Saul he can't be king of the Israelites and sends him home to think about what he's done. Saul of course feels horrible for not killing EVERYTHING and begs forgiveness. It's not to come.
So now God wants Samuel to "choose" another king. I found this amusing since God had obviously already chosen David, the youngest son of Jesse. This is were things get very interesting and soap opera-ish!
Samuel meets with Jesse's six oldest son's but the LORD doesn't care for them. They send for the young David and lo and behold, he's the one. Samuel anoints him with oil and he is filled with the spirit of God, which means the spirit of God has departed from Saul, making him cranky.
Someone suggest that music will sooth him (is this where the saying 'music soothes the savage beast' comes from?) so they send for the best harp player in the land. DAVID! Saul loves David and asks him to stick around. David agrees. Jonathan also loves David but that's a different story for a later time.
But, the Philistines come calling. Their most bad-ass soldier, Goliath demands that the Israelites send out their best to face him in one on one combat.
David, who has since left Saul to feed his sheep, and who is now delivering food to his brothers, hears Goliath's taunts and decides he'll be the one to take the giant. Laughter ensues.
David, of course slays Goliath, cuts off his head and brings it back to Saul who doesn't seem to recognize him. Some have pointed to this as an inconsistency in the story but I think it's more an illustration that David has grown into his role as the future king and is ready to assume control.
The current king, Saul, is jealous and tries to bring David into the family by offering his daughters up for marriage. Things will go down hill from there.
Another great parable. Probably one of the best known to the common man. How often has this story been retold in different forms? What other civilizations have a version of this story?
The movie Achilles starts off with a David vs. Goliath moment but I don't know if that is actually in the Iliad or not.
Once again we get a humble man chosen by God and thrust into the leadership role. Will David do better then Moses and Saul?
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Ruth 1-4 Sisters are doing it for themselves
Ruth 1-4
The entire Book of Ruth in one sitting!
When life gives you lemons, thresh some barley for Boaz, the land owner.
I read this very short book wondering why is was included in the OT. It didn't really make sense until the last verse.
The linage of David. Nuff said.
I did like getting an extremely rare (perhaps only?) look at the plight of women in these days. Their options must have been very limited.
My question is: Is the focus of this story about the women trying to get by or about the generosity of the male, Boaz?
The entire Book of Ruth in one sitting!
When life gives you lemons, thresh some barley for Boaz, the land owner.
I read this very short book wondering why is was included in the OT. It didn't really make sense until the last verse.
The linage of David. Nuff said.
I did like getting an extremely rare (perhaps only?) look at the plight of women in these days. Their options must have been very limited.
My question is: Is the focus of this story about the women trying to get by or about the generosity of the male, Boaz?
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