🌊 2 Samuel 2

2 Samuel 2 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “After this, David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” Yahweh said to him, “Go up.” David said, “Where shall I go up?” He said, “To Hebron.”” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.

Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “The battle was very severe that day; and Abner was beaten, and the men of Israel, before David’s servants.” 2 Samuel 2 opens with these words: “After this, David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” Yahweh said to him, “Go up.” David said,…” The line to keep is 2 Samuel 2:5: “David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you by Yahweh, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul,…” Carry the word “david” from that verse into the rest of the day.

The line worth learning out loud is 2 Samuel 2:5: “David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you by Yahweh, that you have shown this kindness to your lord, even to Saul, and have buried him.” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.

What happens first in 2 Samuel 2? Then try this: Read “David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh Gilead, and said to them, “Blessed are you by Yahweh, that you…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.