Sermons and Biblical Studies

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””

The Farewell—1 Samuel 20 In the remarkable turning of the heart of Saul—so full when he set out of fell, and probably bloody, purposes, and the long enhancement in which he lay, several objects may be discerned—first, to magnify the power of the Lord over the hearts of men; then, to protect Samuel and his … Continue reading ““270. THE FAREWELL—1 SAMUEL 20””

The Sling and Stone—1Sa_17:1 Among the events which have, during the past week, been considered, the combat of David with Goliath stands forth most prominently; and to some of the circumstances of that great deed, our attention may this day be profitably directed. Although we do not, with some, think that “these things are an … Continue reading ““269. THE SLING AND STONE—1 SAMUEL 17:1””

1 Samuel 17-26 : Thirty-Fourth Week Autor: JOHN KITTO

The School of the Prophets—1Sa_19:18-22 David had not now to evade merely the sudden paroxysms of Saul’s wrath, but his fixed and avowed purpose of effecting his destruction, in the face of the oath which had been made to Jonathan. Any step he might now take was of the utmost importance to David, and might … Continue reading ““267. THE SCHOOL OF THE PROPHETS—1 SAMUEL 19:18-22””

Teraphim—1Sa_19:1-17 David was now still more conspicuously brought before the view of the people, and his consequence in their eyes much enhanced by his alliance with the royal family. Aware of this—and perceiving that his underhand devices only tended to raise the son of Jesse to higher credit, and but gave him opportunities of achieving … Continue reading ““266. TERAPHIM—1 SAMUEL 19:1-17””

Snares—1Sa_18:13-30 Saul, under the first influence of good feeling towards David, had “set him over his men of war,” by which it is understood that he made him captain of his guard, and this post he appears to have occupied at the time the attempts were made upon his life. That this attempt should twice … Continue reading ““265. SNARES—1 SAMUEL 18:13-30””

Clouded Triumph—1Sa_17:53; 1Sa_18:12 David has now at once become a public man. There is no more obscurity—no more sweet solitude of private life—no more feeding of sheep, for him. If we look to the deep depression into which the Israelites had fallen, so that the most daring spirits, under the stimulus of the highest rewards, … Continue reading ““264. CLOUDED TRIUMPH—1 SAMUEL 17:53; 18:12””

The Combat—1Sa_17:8-52 We may be sure that it was not without burning indignation that David beheld the gigantic and proud pagan stand forth to defy the host of Israel, nor without astonishment and grief that he witnessed the consternation his presence inspired. Judging by his own fearless spirit, he reckoned that some valiant man would … Continue reading ““263. THE COMBAT—1 SAMUEL 17:8-52””

Goliath’s Armor—1Sa_17:1-7 It would seem that Saul, while under the process of cure from his grievous malady, contracted great regard for David. “He loved him, and made him his armor-bearer,”—the latter a mere honorary mark of consideration and attachment, at a time when there was no actual war. By degrees the intervals of his frenzy … Continue reading ““262. GOLIATH’S ARMOR—1 SAMUEL 17:1-7””