Sermons and Biblical Studies

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 Witch of Endor—1 Samuel 28 With the east alienated, with the south disaffected; compelled to witness from a distance the rising power and popularity of David, and the defection from himself of many noted men in person, and the hearts of many more—Saul beheld the storm of war approaching with a misgiving spirit. The … Continue reading ““280. THE WITCH OF ENDOR—1 SAMUEL 28””

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””

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””

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””

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

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””

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””

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””

David at Gath—1Sa_21:10-15 The next step which David took on leaving Nob, seems to us equally objectionable with his conduct there, and was equally the result of the unworthy fears which now oppressed his spirits. He went over to the Philistines. He probably argued that there was no safety for him in the dominions of … Continue reading ““272. DAVID AT GATH—1 SAMUEL 21:10-15””