Ish-bosheth’s Decline | 2 Samuel 3-4

Several weeks ago we started a series called 2 Samuel: Broken and Beloved. This Old Testament book focuses on David—the man after God’s own heart—as he becomes king. We are currently in the first part of the book, observing David's flourishing as he obeys God. This week we are going to study 2 Samuel 3-4 and witness Ish-bosheth’s decline. During the war between the two kingdoms, we will observe how David grew stronger and Ish-bosheth grew weaker. We will also see how God used Saul’s general Abner to transfer the power from Ish-bosheth to David. This part of the story ends with Ish-bosheth’s assassination which prepared the way for David to unite Israel under his rule. Listen in as we learn about God’s sovereignty, faithfulness, righteousness, and mystery.