King David's Last Days and Solomon's Rise to Power - Immerse: Day 210

In today's episode of Immerse: the daily bible reading experience, we delve into the closing chapter of King David's life. As David's health deteriorates, his son Adonijah attempts to usurp the throne. Adonijah's actions prompt intervention from Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan, who remind David of his vow to make Solomon the next king. David reaffirms his promise, leading to Solomon's anointing as king amidst great celebration. As David's death approaches, he offers final instructions to Solomon regarding the kingdom and key figures like Joab and Shimei. David's 40-year reign concludes with his passing and burial in the city of David.

00:00 Introduction and Context
00:39 Adonijah's Ambition
01:53 Nathan and Bathsheba's Intervention
05:22 Solomon's Anointment
08:28 Adonijah's Fear and Solomon's Mercy
09:19 David's Final Instructions
11:24 Conclusion and Reflection

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Volume 3 — Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel–Kings

Kingdoms

Immerse: Kingdoms is the third of six volumes in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Kingdoms presents a new and unique journey through the story of Israel from the time of its conquest of Canaan (Joshua) through its struggle to settle the land (Judges, Ruth) and the establishment of Israel’s kingdom, which ends in a forced exile (Samuel–Kings). The nation of Israel, commissioned to be God’s light to the nations, falls to division and then foreign conquest for rejecting God’s rule.