Bible in a Year Devotional Collection

While David was in the wilderness near Carmel he met a group of sheep shearers.

Once again Saul has given into his hatred and is hunting David.

David found himself in the camp of the enemy as they were marching up against Israel.

Dark days were at hand for Israel and the Philistines, and battle after battle began to wear on the hearts of both nations.

The battle at Mount Gilboa was brutal and intense, and though filled with vigor, Jonathan was defeated

Israel, now in a state of chaos, needed a new king.

David fought Ish-Bosheth for Judah's control.

David was now King over all Israel, but he did not govern the people alone.

As the Ark entered the gates, all of Israel celebrated with loud shouts and dancing! All except Michal.

As David looks around at his luxurious new home, he is struck by the sudden urge to build a better home for God.

David, wishing to show compassion to Hanun, sent him some servants with gifts to mourn the loss of his father.

David looked out and saw something he should not have, and gave into the desire for another man’s wife.

Nathan, grieved by the sin of his friend, went to confront the king about this and shared with him a parable.

David was blessed with many children, yet because of his many marriages, this made for dysfunction rather than joy.

Joab devised a scheme with a woman from Tekoa.

Absalom began to plot against his father David by manipulating the people.

David's mourning would lead to shame for the entire army and a confrontation with Joab.

David invited those who were loyal to Absalom to come into his courts and receive forgiveness.

Sheba, causing chaos throughout the country, made his way to Abel.

Famine was in the land of Israel, and this led to hard times for the people.

Joab saw the evil this would cause and protested, but the will of the king prevailed.

David’s time as king was coming to a close.

As David is dying, he calls in his son Solomon to bless him and speak God’s promises over him.

After worshiping God at Gibeon, Solomon returned home where he encountered the voice of God in a dream.

Solomon had the privilege of building alliances and trade routes for the prosperity of Israel.

Under Solomon, Israel became such a wonder that rulers from all over the world would come to visit.

Solomon’s lust for foreign women eventually led him to foreign worship as well.

Jeroboam, Israel’s new king, built a new capital in Shechem to separate themselves from Judah.

God told the prophet, not to eat or drink anything in the city and not to return in the same way he came.

King Jeroboam’s son Abijah was sick so he called for his wife to disguise herself and seek out the prophet Ahijah.