Larry Barnes

02/06/2026 I just read 2 Samuel 5 NKJV, and David finally becomes king of all Israel. I guess that since Abner and Ishbosheth are no longer in the picture, there is no one to oppose accepting David as king. Yes, you're exactly right in your observation.

02/05/2026 I just read 2 Samuel 4 NKJV today, and I believe I have a fairly good grasp of David's character, now. When those two boys cut off the king's head and took it to David, I knew they were in trouble before they

02/04/2026 Today, I read 2 Samuel 3 NKJV. It sounds like Abner has finally had enough of Ishbosheth, and decided to place his loyalty with David, God's anointed. It sounds like Abner did a lot for his king, but was under appreciated. It also sounds like

02/03/2026 I just read 2 Samuel 2 NKJV, and I have questions. Before I get to the questions, it seems this could be the root or the seed that eventually becomes the division of the nation into Judah and Israel. Not explicitly, but maybe an underlying sense of

02/02/2026 1 just read 2 Samuel 1 NKJV, and I can see that David truly grieved over the death of Jonathan, but also honored Saul as God's anointed, even after all Saul had done to him. Yes, you're seeing something really profound in 2

01/30/2026 I just read 1 Samuel 31 NKJV, and, wow, what a downfall for Saul and what a horrible time for Israel. When God ended Saul’s reign, He did so decisively. You're absolutely right—1 Samuel 31 is a powerful and somber chapter that underscores

01/29/2026 I just read 1 Samuel 30 NKJV, and I can see why David was a man after God's own heart. He displays a great sense of mercy, grace and fairness in dealing with those left behind at the brook. Those going to fight are no

01/28/2026 I just read 1 Samuel 29 NKJV, and it seems David is in a bit of a pickle. He is set to go to war with the Philistines against Israel. I know he doesn't want to fight/kill Israel, but he can't be

I just read 1 Samuel 28 NKJV. I find it a little bothersome. I have always believed that when mediums speak with the dead or conjure someone from the dead that they are actually demons impersonating the one requested. This chapter, however, seems to give credence to mediums. Or did

01/26/2026 I just read 1 Samuel 27 NKJV, and I am curious. Where was Gath located in relation to Israel? Gath was one of the five major cities of the Philistines (along with Gaza, Ashkelon, Ashdod, and Ekron), located in the southwestern coastal plain of ancient Canaan, known