Daily Bible Reading— May 2025, God's Strengthening Word: Trusting in God’s Promisesಮಾದರಿ

Introduction

1 Kings 2:1–12: As he prepares to die, David gives final instructions to his son Solomon. These instructions include obedience to the Law of Moses as well as naming those Solomon is to put to death.

Today’s Key Verse: 1 Kings 2:3a

[David said to Solomon:] “Do what the LORD your God orders you to do. Obey all his laws and commands, as written in the Law of Moses.”

Reflect

According to verse 4, what promise is stated by David? To whom is Solomon to show kindness and why (verse 7)? In verse 8, David mentions being cursed by a man named Shimei (see 2 Samuel 16:5–13 and 2 Samuel 19:16–23, as well as Exodus 22:28). A curse is the opposite of a blessing, and a person who cursed another was asking for destruction to happen to that person. Once spoken, a curse (like a blessing) could not be taken back. It may be that David feared that the curse against him might now come down upon Solomon, and the only way to nullify it was to kill the person who made it. What are your thoughts about what David is asking Solomon to do?

Pray

Holy God, I seek to obey all your laws and commands. Strengthen my faith each day and guide me in the way of your truth. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

1 Kings 4:20–34: Solomon’s reign is prosperous.