2 Samuel

The Use of the Bow

January 1, 1970

The Use of the Bow    “And David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and over Jonathan his son: (Also he bade them teach the children of Judah the use of the bow: behold, it is written in the book of Jasher.)”— 2 Samuel i. 17, 18.   THE translators have acted very properly in inserting the words, “the …

2 Samuel:1:17-18

Loyal to the Core

January 1, 1970

Loyal to the Core   "And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the Lord liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be."—2 Samuel 15:21.   Although the courage of David appears to have failed him when …

2 Samuel:15:21

The Rule of Christ

July 26, 1906

The Rule of Christ No. 2998A Sermon Published On Thursday, July 26th, 1906,Delivered By C.H. Spurgeon,At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.On Lord’s-Day Evening, July 20th, 1875 “And he shall be be the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after …

2 Samuel:23:4

Enquiring of God

July 12, 1906

Enquiring of God No. 2996A Sermon Published On Thursday, July 12th, 1906,Delivered By C.H. Spurgeon,At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.On Lord’s-Day Evening, May 10th, 1863 “And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” — 2 Samuel 2:1. You perceive, dear friends, that, …

2 Samuel:2:1

Very Singular

July 5, 1906

Very Singular No. 2995A Sermon Published On Thursday, July 5th, 1906Delivered By C.H. Spurgeon,At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. “He ... put his household in order, and hanged himself.” — 2 Samuel 17:23. AHITHOPHEL was a man of keen perception, and those who consulted him followed his advice with as much confidence as if he had been an oracle …

2 Samuel:17:23

The Safeguards of Forgiveness

March 29, 1906

The Safeguards Of Forgiveness No. 2981A Sermon Published On Thursday, March 29th, 1906Delivered By C.H. Spurgeon,At The Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington.On Thursday Evening, September 23rd, 1875 “And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David. The Lord also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die. Howbeit...” — 2 Samuel …

2 Samuel:12:13-14

Clear Shining after Rain

July 20, 1890

Clear Shining after Rain   “As the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.”— 2 Samuel xxiii. 4.   WHAT a blessing it is to the country if, at certain seasons, we have a time of clear shining after the rain! Under some circumstances, nothing but sunshine will save the crops that are ready …

2 Samuel:23:4

The Lord Leading; David Following

November 14, 1889

The Lord Leading; David Following   “And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines. And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; …

2 Samuel:5:24, 25

The Love of Jonathan, and the Love of Jesus

September 29, 1889

The Love of Jonathan, and the Love of Jesus   “Thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.”— 2 Samuel i. 26.   DAVID was a poet; and when he found that his best-beloved friend had fallen by the arrows of the Philistines, he wept greatly, and then he cheered his heart by writing the very …

2 Samuel:1:26

David Dancing before the Ark Because of His Election

July 1, 1888

David Dancing Before the Ark Because of His Election   “Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to-day, who uncovered himself to-day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows …

2 Samuel:6:20-22