David’s acceptance of Abner’s covenant, aimed at uniting Israel, was disrupted when Joab killed Abner, threatening the unification. David, distancing himself from the murder, pronounced an extensive curse on Joab’s house and held mourning rites for Abner, stating that a great man was lost. These events showcase curse-prayers in response to betrayal, challenging modern interpretations of prayer that emphasize forgiveness over cursing.
Curse-prayers are not frequent in the Bible, but there are many examples. What are they, and should they still be offered today? Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this curse prayer in Second Samuel
What does a self-serving prayer look like? Is this one of of those prayers by king David of Israel? Join Dr. McDowell as he explores this prayer from second Samuel.
Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this petitionary prayer by David of Israel from Second Samuel 2.1. What exactly are petitionary prayers, and how can we use them as our own prayers?
Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he presents an overview of the prayers in second Samuel, before diving into the text and looking at each prayer.
