Justin Houtz

2 Samuel 18, Matthew 25

DateVersionReading Plan
October 12, 2025ESV (2016)OT/NT Plan 2025 – 2027

2 Samuel 18

Observation & Interpretation

2 Sam. 18:13 – The warriors did not trust Joab. If they killed Absalom, they thought Joab might let the blame fall on them. (CSB Notes)

2 Sam. 18:14 – Joab and his men struck and killed Absalom in violation of David’s order.

2 Sam. 18:18 – Absalom had ordained that he had no son to keep his name in remembrance.

  • Actually, [Absalom] had three sons (14:23), so they must have preceded him in death. (CSB Notes)

2 Sam. 18:20 – Joab → Ahimaaz that he was not to carry the news to David of his son’s death.

2 Sam. 18:21 – Joab → Ittai the Cushite to tell David what he had seen

  • Joab probably feared the bearer of this news might meet a bad end and considered a Cushite’s life less valuable. (CSB Notes)

Matthew 25

Observation & Interpretation

Matt. 25:13 – Believers should live as if the Lord might come at any moment. Are our lamps trimmed and filled with oil? (BBC)

Matt. 25:15 – The men given talents were so each given based on their ability.

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