After the death of King David, and then with the help of Mother Bathsheba, Solomon ascended to the throne between the ages of 12 and 20. He ruled for approximately 40 years between 970 and 931 BC.

The son of King David and Bathsheba, he was famous for the wisdom given to him by God, for his military prowess and diplomatic skills, for his hundreds of wives, and for his wealth.

Thanks for joining us, and a special welcome to first-time readers. Today we study 2 Samuel 11, the story of David and Bathsheba, one of the most famous and dramatic chapters in the Old Testament ...

In King David, we find an initially innocent boy, thoroughly courageous for righteousness’ sake, who sadly has grown to be a thoroughly wicked man yet emerges forgiven by the Almighty.

Sadly, David’s personal life was not as spectacular. He had an affair with a married woman, Bathsheba, and had her husband deliberately put in harm’s way, causing his death; this act brought ...

While Absalom is conspiring with Ahithophel, David asks his friend, Hushai the Arkite, to stay in the king’s palace to alert him of any impending danger (2 Sam. 15:32–37).