Chapter 8:
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2 Samuel 8
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David subdues the Philistines, the Moabites, and the
Syrians. (1-8) The spoil dedicated. (9-14) David's government and officers.
(15-18)
1-8. David subdued the Philistines. They had long been
troublesome to Israel. And after the long and frequent struggles the saints have
with the powers of darkness, like Israel with the Philistines, the Son of David
shall tread them all under foot, and make the saints more than conquerors. He
smote the Moabites, and made them tributaries to Israel. Two parts he destroyed,
the third part he spared. The line that was to keep alive, though it was but
one, is ordered to be a full line. Let the line of mercy be stretched to the
utmost. He smote the Syrians. In all these wars David was protected, for this in
his psalms he often gives glory to God.
Verses 9-14 All
the precious things David was master of, were dedicated things; they were
designed for building the temple.
2 samuel of gold he
dedicated. Thus, in the conquest of a soul by the grace of the Son of David,
what stands in opposition to God must be destroyed, every lust must be mortified
and crucified, but what may glorify him must be dedicated; thus the property of
it is altered. God employs his servants in various ways; some, as David, in
spiritual battles; others, as Solomon, in spiritual buildings; and one prepares
work for the other, that God may have the glory of all.
Verses 15-18
David neither did wrong, nor denied or delayed right to any. This speaks his
close application to business; also his readiness to admit all addresses and
appeals made to him. He had no respect of persons in judgment. Herein he was a
type of Christ. To Him let us submit, his friendship let us seek, his service
let us count our pleasure, diligently attending to the work he assigns to each
of us. David made his sons chief rulers; but all believers, Christ's spiritual
seed, are better preferred, for they are made kings and priests to our God, Re
1:6.
Chapter 8:
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