1 Chronicles 14:1
CONTENTS We are here again introduced to the acquaintance between Hiram, king of Tyre, and David. We have also, an account of David's family and of his victories.... [ Continue Reading ]
CONTENTS We are here again introduced to the acquaintance between Hiram, king of Tyre, and David. We have also, an account of David's family and of his victories.... [ Continue Reading ]
We were before informed of Hiram's message to David, and the events of it, with the king's views, that his greatness came from the Lord. 2 Samuel 5:1 related these things, to which therefore I refer the Reader, without adding any further observation on that subject, than what the Commentary there co... [ Continue Reading ]
On the subject of David's wives, in addition to what was there observed in the same chapter, let me only add, that such things are the shades in the brightest picture of our nature. And if David will multiply wives, they shall produce trouble. Perhaps no man ever suffered more in ungracious, unnatur... [ Continue Reading ]
The account of these wars is so exactly represented before in 2 Samuel 5:1 that I refer the Reader to what is there observed upon them. Spiritually considered, and with an eye to Christ, we may derive great improvement from the wars of David. In Jesus, he conquered. So must we. His direction for goi... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS READER! learn from the view given us of David in this chapter, that the highest state of earthly glory, is neither secure from corruptions within, nor from fightings without. Even David hath fleshly lusts which war against the soul. And even David's security under the blessing of the God... [ Continue Reading ]