August 09, 2010
David dies. But before he dies he gives Solomon some final instructions. He reminds him to obey God's commands and that IF he does those things THEN he will be successful. He must have complete faith in God. Then David reminded Solomon of what Joab and Shimei had done and for Solomon to decide how they should be held accountable. David also told Solomon to be kind to the children of Barzillai. Barzillai had been kind and helpful to David when Absalom was trying to take the kingdom.
Adonijah goes to Bathsheba and asks her to speak to Solomon about something he wanted. He wanted to marry Abishag. He started out by telling Bathsheba that, "You remember that at one time the kingdom was mine." He had tried to steal the kingdom and in his eyes the kingdom was his, but trying to take something as your own and it being your own is two different things. Adonijah wasn't asking for just any young woman to marry, he wanted Abishag, the young woman who was David's maid servant before he died. Adonijah was still obsessed with getting what David had. Solomon told him that if he was a man of honor (I Kings 1:52) that not a single hair on his head would be harmed. But if he did anything wrong he would die. Adonijah's actions proved he had not changed when he sought forgiveness in I Kings 1:53. He was still using underhanded methods to try and get what he wanted. God held him accountable and he lost his life.
Abiathar, the priest who had supported Adonijah and betrayed David, was stripped of his position and sent away. His life was spared, but he was removed.
Joab realizes he's in trouble. Like Adonijah, he runs and holds onto the altar, trying to use God and force forgiveness. He refuses to leave and is killed there on the spot for the crimes he committed against David and innocent people.
Shimei taunted David as David was leaving and trying to escape from Absalom (II Samuel 16:13-14). Shimei relentlessly pursued David cursing him while throwing stones and dirt at him. Shimei later sought David's forgiveness and David promised not to kill him. Solomon offers Shimei an opportunity to live. Build a house and live in the city and you'll be safe. Leave the city and you will die. Three years later Shimei has several servants run away. He leaves the city to go after them. He broke his promise. He wanted what was "his," and he lost his life.
The LORD held each one accountable for their own actions. The heart of he matter IS the heart of the matter. God cannot be fooled, and He will not be mocked.
Next Entry: I Kings 3:1 – 4:34
David dies. But before he dies he gives Solomon some final instructions. He reminds him to obey God's commands and that IF he does those things THEN he will be successful. He must have complete faith in God. Then David reminded Solomon of what Joab and Shimei had done and for Solomon to decide how they should be held accountable. David also told Solomon to be kind to the children of Barzillai. Barzillai had been kind and helpful to David when Absalom was trying to take the kingdom.
Adonijah goes to Bathsheba and asks her to speak to Solomon about something he wanted. He wanted to marry Abishag. He started out by telling Bathsheba that, "You remember that at one time the kingdom was mine." He had tried to steal the kingdom and in his eyes the kingdom was his, but trying to take something as your own and it being your own is two different things. Adonijah wasn't asking for just any young woman to marry, he wanted Abishag, the young woman who was David's maid servant before he died. Adonijah was still obsessed with getting what David had. Solomon told him that if he was a man of honor (I Kings 1:52) that not a single hair on his head would be harmed. But if he did anything wrong he would die. Adonijah's actions proved he had not changed when he sought forgiveness in I Kings 1:53. He was still using underhanded methods to try and get what he wanted. God held him accountable and he lost his life.
Abiathar, the priest who had supported Adonijah and betrayed David, was stripped of his position and sent away. His life was spared, but he was removed.
Joab realizes he's in trouble. Like Adonijah, he runs and holds onto the altar, trying to use God and force forgiveness. He refuses to leave and is killed there on the spot for the crimes he committed against David and innocent people.
Shimei taunted David as David was leaving and trying to escape from Absalom (II Samuel 16:13-14). Shimei relentlessly pursued David cursing him while throwing stones and dirt at him. Shimei later sought David's forgiveness and David promised not to kill him. Solomon offers Shimei an opportunity to live. Build a house and live in the city and you'll be safe. Leave the city and you will die. Three years later Shimei has several servants run away. He leaves the city to go after them. He broke his promise. He wanted what was "his," and he lost his life.
The LORD held each one accountable for their own actions. The heart of he matter IS the heart of the matter. God cannot be fooled, and He will not be mocked.
Next Entry: I Kings 3:1 – 4:34
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