Day 103 2 Sam 9-12; 1 Chr 19-20 war; David & Bathsheba; Psalm 20

2 Samuel 9-12; Psalm 20 ●2 Samuel 9 David seeks to honor the house of Saul—He finds Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, to whom he restores all the land of Saul. ●2 Samuel 10 David’s messengers are abused by the Ammonites—Israel defeats the Ammonites and Syrians. ●2 Samuel 11 David lies with Bathsheba, and she conceives—He then arranges for the death in battle of her husband, Uriah. ●2 Samuel 12 Nathan tells David the parable of the ewe lamb—The Lord gave many wives to David, who is now cursed for taking Bathsheba—David fasts and prays for his son, but the Lord takes him—Solomon is born—David conquers the royal city of the Ammonites. ●1 Chronicles 19 The Ammonites insult David’s messengers and plan war against Israel—David defeats the Ammonites and the Syrians. ●1 Chronicles 20 The Ammonites are overcome—Israel defeats the Philistines. ●Psalm 20 David prays that the Lord will hear in time of trouble—The Lord saves His anointed.