CONTENTS In this Chapter the genealogy proceeds in relation in the family of David. Here are recorded an account of his sons, of his successors in the kingdom, and of the descendants in his family after the captivity.... [ Continue Reading ]
The race of David was considered so important to register, that the Holy Ghost before numbered them, and called them by their names. 2 Samuel 3:2. And elsewhere we find, that both on the reputed father's side, and on the mother's, after the flesh, Jesus sprung from the seed of David. Matthew 1:6; Lu... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe, that as the Holy Ghost is only careful to preserve the lineal descent of David's family in a faithful register, with an eye to Jesus, no mention is made of the names of David's children by his concubines.... [ Continue Reading ]
The register from Solomon is here made in a correct succession, even to the time beyond the captivity. And it is remarkable how long, David's race, the sceptre continued in his family. It was broken in upon, indeed, at the captivity; but I believe not before seventeen kings had sprung from him in a... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS READER! it is hardly possible to read the genealogy of David's race without connecting with it our recollection of David's sorrow in his children. What a grief were many of his branches! Well might he say, Although my house be not so with God! And what is the relief to a sorrowful paren... [ Continue Reading ]