1 Kings 1:1-4
1-4 We have David sinking under infirmities. He was chastised for his recent sins, and felt the effects of his former toils and hardships.... [ Continue Reading ]
1-4 We have David sinking under infirmities. He was chastised for his recent sins, and felt the effects of his former toils and hardships.... [ Continue Reading ]
5-10 Indulgent parents are often chastised with disobedient children, who are anxious to possess their estates. No worldly wisdom, nor experience, nor sacredness of character, can insure the continuance in any former course of those who remain under the power of self-love. But we may well wonder by... [ Continue Reading ]
11-31 Observe Nathan's address to Bathsheba. Let me give thee counsel how to save thy own life, and the life of thy son. Such as this is the counsel Christ's ministers give us in his name, to give all diligence, not only that no man take our crown, Revelation 3:11, but that we save our lives, even t... [ Continue Reading ]
32-53 The people expressed great joy and satisfaction in the elevation of Solomon. Every true Israelite rejoices in the exaltation of the Son of David. Combinations formed upon evil principles will soon be dissolved, when self-interest calls another way. How can those who do evil deeds expect to hav... [ Continue Reading ]