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The Worthies—2 Samuel 23; 1 Chronicles 11 David, on his return to Ziklag, was joined by seven more chiefs of Manasseh. They are called “captains of thousands;” and as they must have come over from the camp of Saul, they doubtless brought some of their men with them. This accession of force proved to be … Continue reading ““281. THE WORTHIES—2 SAMUEL 23; 1 CHRONICLES 11””

The Song of the Bow—2 Samuel 1 There are two accounts of the death of Saul. One is that of the sacred historian himself, the other that of an Amalekite who brought the tidings to David. The former is of course the true account. According to both, the Israelites were put to flight by the … Continue reading ““282. THE SONG OF THE BOW—2 SAMUEL 1””

A False Step—1Sa_27:1-6 David was quite justified, from past experience, and from his perfect knowledge of the man, in reposing no confidence in the declarations and repentance of Saul. The king certainly had no intention to deceive him—certainly he expressed what be felt at the time; but David knew that all the good impression which … Continue reading ““278. A FALSE STEP—1 SAMUEL 27:1-6””

Reinforcements—1Sa_27:1-2; 1Ch_12:1-22 At Ziklag David’s power received constant increase. The position he now occupied, in a strong town on the frontier towards Judah, no longer a wandering exile, but a great lord, able to find rewarding employment for the swords of resolute men, and the hopes of whose great future began to loom distinctly in … Continue reading ““279. REINFORCEMENTS—1 SAMUEL 27:1-2; 1 CHRONICLES 12:1-22””

1 Samuel 27—2 Samuel 2 : Thirty-Fifth Week Autor: JOHN KITTO

Cush the Benjamite—Psalms 7 If we turn to the seventh Psalm, we find from the superscription Note: The authority of the titles to the Psalms is a matter of some doubt but there is no reason to distrust the one which the present Psalm bears. that it was composed or sung by David unto the … Continue reading ““277. CUSH THE BENJAMITE—PSALMS 7””

David in the Wilderness—1 Samuel 24-25 With the necessity of returning into the land ruled by the man who sought his life, David recovered the strength of character and the resources which lay in his dependence upon the guidance and protection of God. He felt that it would not be wise for him to go … Continue reading ““273. DAVID IN THE WILDERNESS—1 SAMUEL 24-25””

The Brotherly Covenant—1Sa_24:16-18 It is not to be supposed that, while in the wilderness, the sole care of David was the protection of other people’s cattle. Such daring spirits as he commanded, were not to be restricted to such narrow bounds. His fell purpose against Nabal—every soul belonging to whom he intended to destroy for … Continue reading ““274. THE BROTHERLY COVENANT—1 SAMUEL 24:16-18””

Magnanimity—1 Samuel 24-26 When Saul had repulsed the Philistines, he resumed his designs against David. The opportunity seemed favorable; for, although for various reasons he may have hesitated to call out the national force, in addition to his bodyguard, expressly against David, it would be in his power to retain for this service a portion … Continue reading ““275. MAGNANIMITY—1 SAMUEL 24-26””

David at Nob—1 Samuel 21 The tabernacle was at this time at Nob. This place must have been in the immediate vicinity of Jerusalem, on the Mount of Olives, or a continuation of this ridge, a little north of the summit and north-east of the city; but no trace of it has yet been discovered. … Continue reading ““271. DAVID AT NOB—1 SAMUEL 21””