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June 28, 2025 – How the Mighty Have Fallen (2 Samuel 1:17–27)
Show Summary
In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave (June 28, 2025), Dave Jenkins teaches through 2 Samuel 1:17–27. Discover how David’s lament for Saul and Jonathan shows us what it means to grieve with hope, honor with humility, and trust God’s sovereign purposes.Listen to the Audio
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Scripture Reading
2 Samuel 1:17–27Key Themes
- Covenant friendship and faithfulness
- Public lament as biblical witness
- Respect for God’s anointed
- Sorrow with dignity and depth
Exposition and Interpretation
David composes and delivers a national lament, commanding that it be taught to the people of Judah. It’s not just a personal tribute—it’s a memorial shaped by theology. His words—“How the mighty have fallen”—mark sorrow over Israel’s loss, not political advantage.Christ-Centered Application
Are you quick to criticize when leaders fall, or do you grieve with humility and pray with hope? Jonathan’s friendship was covenantal, not transactional. Grieve with truth, lament with hope, and walk in covenant loyalty—knowing Christ is your truest and most faithful friend.Takeaways for Daily Life
- Private: Reflect on your grief—does it draw you nearer to the Lord?
- Home: Teach your children to honor the memory of others with godly reverence.
- Church: Encourage faithful friendship rooted in trust in Christ.
- Work: Walk with integrity even in the face of fallen leadership.
- Society: Don’t mock the fallen. Pray, weep, and point others to Christ.
Scripture Memory Verse
2 Samuel 1:25 – “How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places.”
