Old Testament Daily Bible Verse

In this daily Bible reading is the account of David becoming King of the unified Israel. He was 30 years old when he became King of Judah, reigning over Judah for 7 years. He became King of all Israel at the age of 37 and served as King for 33 more years. David was a King for 40 years, and God blessed David. The Bible says that David was a ‘man after God’s own heart.’…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of David, King of Judah, confronting the ten northern tribes of Israel.  Saul’s son, Ishboseth was King of the ten northern tribes, which were eventually called Israel. Joab was commander of Judah’s army, and Abner was commander of Israel’s Army. Judah fought Israel and grew stronger with victories.  Abner desired to unite Israel under David’s rule. However, during one battle, Abner killed one of Joab’s brothers. After…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of David being told of Saul’s death by an Amalekite who witnessed the battle on Mount Gilboa. The Amalekite told David that he had encountered Saul leaning on his sword. Saul wanted to kill himself but was unable.  The Amalekite claimed that he killed Saul at Saul’s request. The Amalekite brought Saul’s crown and bracelet to David. However, David had the Amalekite killed for killing God’s anointed. …

In this daily Bible reading is the account of the Philistines defeating Israel and killing Saul and Saul’s three sons. David had been living with the Philistines for over a year to protect himself against Saul. He was intending to join the Philistines in battle against Israel. However, as David and his men were marching with the Philistines to battle, the commanders of the Philistines requested that David be sent back. The commanders were afraid…

In this daily Bible reading Saul once again pursues David, intending to kill him. Once again, David had an opportunity to kill Saul. However, David resisted the opportunity, desiring to be obedient to God and not kill God’s anointed King. David rightly concluded that God would kill Saul in His own time and in His own way. I believe that God was testing David to see if David would continue to be obedient to God…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of Saul again pursuing David with about 3000 men. During this pursuit it just happened that Saul went into a cave where David and David’s men were staying, and Saul took a nap. David’s men urged David to kill Saul. David did not kill Saul, but he cut off the edge of Saul’s robe. After David had done this, “David’s conscience bothered him.” I believe that when…

In these passages is the account of Saul pursuing David to put David to death. Through this story we get a glimpse into the spiritual world. God was speaking to David through prophets and priests. The prophet Gad told David to leave David’s stronghold and go to the land of Judah to avoid Saul.  However, demonic forces were guiding Saul.  Saul was aware of the covenant between Jonathan and David. Their covenant had been made…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of David fleeing from King Saul who was intent on killing David. Saul’s son, Jonathan, was a friend of David and helped David escape. Jonathan knew that David would one day become King of Israel. Jonathan made a covenant with David that David would protect Jonathan’s descendants when David became King. Saul was intending to kill David and asked Jonathan about David's whereabouts. Jonathan lied to Saul…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of David being placed in charge of a thousand of Israel’s fighting men. God was with David, and David succeeded in all that he did. David grew in popularity and favor with the people. God was preparing David to one day be King of Israel. King Saul grew jealous of David and sought to kill David, but David escaped. Again, God was protecting David. David is a…

In this daily Bible reading is the account of David fighting and killing the giant Philistine warrior, Goliath. David’s courage and strong Faith in God were on display before all of Israel’s army. God was orchestrating events that would lead to David becoming an army commander and eventually King of Israel. I believe that God orchestrates events in all of our lives.  I am aware that God orchestrated many events in my life that have…