Chapter 19:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Ruth 2 Samuel
1 Samuel 19
Concise Complete
Jonathan reconciles his father to David, Saul again
tries to slay him. (1-10) David flees to Samuel. (11-24)
Verses 1-10 How
forcible are right words! Saul was, for a time, convinced of the
unreasonableness of his enmity to David; but he continued his malice against
David. So incurable is the hatred of the seed of the serpent against that of the
woman; so deceitful and desperately wicked is the heart of man without the grace
of God,
jeremiah 17:9.
Verses 11-24
Michal's stratagem to gain time till David got to a distance was allowable, but
her falsehood had not even the plea of necessity to excuse it, and manifests
that she was not influenced by the same spirit of piety which had dictated
Jonathan's language to Saul. In flying to Samuel, David made God his refuge.
Samuel, as a prophet, was best able to advise him what to do in this day of
distress. He met with little rest or satisfaction in Saul's court, therefore
went to seek it in Samuel's church. What little pleasure is to be had in this
world, those have who live a life of communion with God; to that David returned
in the time of trouble. So impatient was Saul after David's blood, so restless
against him, that although baffled by one providence after another, he could not
see that David was under the special protection of God. And when God will take
this way to protect David, even Saul prophesies. Many have great gifts, yet no
grace; they may prophesy in Christ's name, yet are disowned by him. Let us daily
seek for renewing grace, which shall be in us as a well of water springing up
into everlasting life. Let us cleave to truth and holiness with full purpose of
heart. In every danger and trouble, let us seek protection, comfort, and
direction in God's ordinances.
Chapter 19:
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