2 Samuel 8:15-18; 1 Chronicles 18:14-17; 1 Chronicles 6:16-30, 50-53, 31-48; 2 Samuel 9:1-10:19; 1 Chronicles 19:1-19

Worship was still necessary, even without a formal temple. David made sure that the tabernacle was “staffed” and operating for the nation. He also remembered his love for Jonathan and seeks out one of his descendants (Mephibosheth) to show favor to. Not only does David give him Saul’s old property, he allows him to eat at the kings table, thereby showing care and protection. He tries to reach out to the Ammonites after their kings death, but his emissaries are misunderstood and humiliated. Realizing their mistake, they hire help and amass for battle, to no avail!

What strikes you from the passage? I’m amazed anew at the names recorded. Even the kings bodyguard and secretary are mentioned. Perhaps we should do as well remembering others? And David’s faithfulness to Jonathan is remarkable, and should be a good example to us.

Proverbs 27:10 (WEB) “Don’t forsake your friend and your father’s friend.”