2 Samuel 24:1 We do not see immediately upon its being mentioned how it was wrong for David to number the people; that is, in the modern phrase, to take a census of the population. We have a census of the population taken at certain intervals, and this is not wrong, but very proper and useful. What... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Samuel 24:14 Consider: I. The different effects produced by the fear of God and the fear of man in the case of sorrow for sin in ourselves. (1) The fear of man leads directly to concealment, and to all those acts of meanness and falsehood which are practised to escape detection and punishment. ... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Samuel 24:17 Consider: I. The sin committed by David. There is little doubt that it was manifestation of pride which made this action so offensive in the sight of the Lord. It is possible that David dwelt with pride upon the thought of his ample resources and numerous armies, and calculated that... [ Continue Reading ]
2 Samuel 24:24 The highest joy in the world is that which Christ feels in saving a sinner. Such as the cost is, such is the work; and such as the service is, such is the joy. I. This is true of our private devotions. It is comparatively easy to pray morning and evening, but it is much more difficu... [ Continue Reading ]