_David smote the Philistines and subdued them._ THE VICTORIOUS KING These years of war gave birth to some of the grandest of the psalms, amongst which may be numbered, 2., 20., 21., 60., 110. I. The foe. They trust in chariots and in horses; their kings think that they will be saved by the multit... [ Continue Reading ]
_And David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus._ THE GARRISON OF THE GRACES “He that buildeth a ship doth not make his work of such a sort that it may avoid all waves and billows, that is impossible; but he so builds it that it may be tight and staunch, and able to endure all weathers.” Even so the... [ Continue Reading ]
_David reigned over all Israel._ ADMINISTRATION OF THE KINGDOM I. The first thing pointed out to us here is the catholicity of his kingly government; embracing all Israel, all people. He did not bestow his attention on one favoured section of the people to the neglect or careless oversight of the... [ Continue Reading ]