The story of David being welcomed back ended poorly with arguments. Bicri attempted to mount a revolt. He died even though surrounded by his clan members because there was a wise woman in the town where he had taken refuge. Before that, David had decided to promote national reconciliation by appointing Amasa as military commander. But Joab, who had grown too powerful, shamefully put an end to Amasa's career.
Instead of reading just part of this psalm, as I had planned when I made the calendar of readings, I could not resist just doing it all twice. And there was plenty of time to do so. Verse 22 is one of the famous cornerstone verses in the Old Testament.
John is unique with the story of the wedding at Cana. And coming to Galilee and working a miracle seems to have been significant for John, as he later highlights the second time this happens. Then John moves the story of the cleansing of the temple to the beginning of the Gospel. I think that this is because he will highlight the conflicts between Jesus and ‘the Jews’. Note that in verse 19, Jesus doesn't say, “I will destroy...” but “Destroy” (imperative), as a challenge to the Jewish leaders. NET's note indicates that this is a form that reminds one of some words of the prophets.
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