Chapter 5:
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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 1 Samuel 1 Kings
2 Samuel 5
Concise Complete
David king over all Israel. (1-5) He takes the
strong-hold of Zion. (6-10) David's kingdom established. (11-16) He defeats the
Philistines. (17-25)
Verses 1-5 David
was anointed king a third time. His advances were gradual, that his faith might
be tried, and that he might gain experience. Thus his kingdom typified that of
the Messiah, which was to come to its height by degrees. Thus Jesus became our
Brother, took upon him our nature, dwelt in it that he might become our Prince
and Saviour: thus the humbled sinner takes encouragement from the endearing
relation, applies for his salvation, submits to his authority, and craves his
protection.
Verses 6-10 The
enemies of God's people are often very confident of their own strength, and most
secure when their day to fall draws nigh. But the pride and insolence of the
Jebusites animated David, and the Lord God of hosts was with him. Thus in the
day of God's power, Satan's strong-hold, the human heart, is changed into a
habitation of God through the Spirit, and into a throne on which the Son of
David rules, and brings every thought into obedience to himself. May He thus
come, and claim, and cleanse, each of our hearts; and, destroying every idol,
may he reign there for ever!
Verses 11-16
David's house was not the worse, nor the less fit to be dedicated to God, for
being built by the sons of the stranger. It is prophesied of the gospel church,
The sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister
unto thee,
isaiah
60:10. David's government was rooted and built up. David was established
king; so is the Son of David, and all who, through him, are made to our God
kings and priests. Never had the nation of Israel appeared so great as it began
now to be. Many have the favour and love of God, yet do not perceive it, and so
want the comfort of it; but to be exalted to that, and to perceive it, is
happiness. David owned it was for his people's sake God had done great things
for him; that he might be a blessing to them, and that they might be happy under
him.
Verses 17-25
The Philistines considered not that David had the presence of God with him,
which Saul had forfeited and lost. The kingdom of the Messiah, as soon as it was
set up in the world, was thus attacked by the powers of darkness. The heathen
raged, and the kings of the earth set themselves to oppose it; but all in vain. The destruction
will turn, as this did, upon Satan's own kingdom. David owns dependence on God
for victory; and refers himself to the good pleasure of God, Wilt thou do it?
The assurance God has given us of victory over our spiritual enemies, should
encourage us in our spiritual conflicts. David waited till God moved; he stirred
then, but not till then. He was trained up in dependence on God and his
providence. God performed his promise, and David failed not to improve his
advantages. When the kingdom of the Messiah was to be set up, the apostles, who
were to beat down the devil's kingdom, must not attempt any thing till they
received the promise of the Spirit; who came with a sound from heaven, as of a
rushing, mighty wind,
acts
2:2.
Chapter 5:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
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 1 Samuel 1 Kings
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation
