This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.

2 Samuel 19:1-43

- Joab rebukes David for excessive mourning over Absalom, urging him to honor his victorious troops instead.

- David returns to Jerusalem amid tribal disputes, forgiving enemies like Shimei and restoring Mephibosheth while crossing the Jordan.

Acts 9:1-19

- Saul, breathing threats against disciples, encounters Jesus on the Damascus road, is blinded, and falls to the ground.

- Ananias obeys a vision to visit Saul, restores his sight, and Saul is filled with the Holy Spirit before beginning his new life.