Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed [himself], and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.

Ver. 20. Then David arose from the earth.] When God hath signified his will, he patiently submitteth, and acquiesceth therein. Grief for losses that are past hope of recovery, is more sullen than useful. A godly man saith Amen to God's Amen; and putteth his fiat and placet to God's. Act 21:14

And came into the house of the Lord.] Whose service he preferred before his necessary food, as Job 23:12. See Trapp on " Job 23:12 "

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