Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Samuel 2:22a - David’s Song Part 1

David sings to God upon his liberation from his enemies.

Samuel 2:21b - The Slaying of the Four Giants

We read of four curious battles during David's reign in which four giants were killed.

Samuel 2:21a - The Givonites Get Their Revenge

There is a hunger in the land, and David allows the Givonites to settle an old score with Saul's family to end the hunger.

Samuel 2:20b - A Wise Woman Saves Her Town

Yo'av and his troops attack the town of Aveilah and are on the verge of tearing down its' defenses.  A wise woman understands that she must do something to save the town.  She strikes a deal with Yo'av to hand him the man he is looking for, Sheva ben Bichri, thus averting a disaster.  

Samuel 2:20a - Amasa is Assassinated by Yo’av

Yo'av leads the Army on a chase throughout Israel to find the rebel Sheva ben Bichri.  On the chase he encounters Amasa and assassinates him.

Samuel2:19b - David Tries to Reunite the Kingdom

David takes a path of reconciliation and generosity towards his previous detractors, in an attempt to reunite the kindgom. However, the forces of jealousy and inter tribal squabbling lay the seeds for more rebellion.

Samuel2:19b - David Tries to Reunite the Kingdom

David takes a path of reconciliation and generosity towards his previous detractors, in an attempt to reunite the kindgom.  However, the forces of jealousy and inter tribal squabbling lay the seeds for more rebellion.

Samuel 2:19a - David Starts to Pick up the Pieces

David mourns the loss of his son, but the hard work of reassembling his kingdom after the rebellion is crushed begins.

Samuel 2:18b - The News of Avshalom’s Death Reaches David

Achima'atz and a Cushite soldier bring the news of Avshalom's death and the army's victory to David.

Samuel 2:18a - David’s Army Defeats Avshalom

David's army wins decisively in battle, and despite David's explicit instructions, Yoav and his men kill Avshalom.