_A.M. 2964. B.C. 1040._
David conquers the Philistines, the Moabites, the king of Zobah, and
the Syrians, 1 Chronicles 18:1. Makes the king of Hamath and the
Edomites pay tribute, 1 Chronicles 18:9. His court and kingdom
flourish, 1 Chronicles 18:14.... [ Continue Reading ]
_Now after this David smote the Philistines_ After the sweet communion
he had had with God by the word and prayer, as is recorded in the
foregoing chapter, he went on in his work with an extraordinary vigour
and courage, conquering and to conquer. The reader will find all this
chapter explained in t... [ Continue Reading ]
_David smote Hadarezer, as he went to establish his dominion_ Such is
the uncertainty of this world, that many times men lose their wealth
and power, then when they think to confirm them. The meaning of the
words, however, may be, that as David went to establish his own
dominion, this king of Zobah... [ Continue Reading ]
_When the Syrians came to help Hadarezer, David slew of the Syrians_,
&c. Thus the enemies of God's church are often made to ruin themselves
by helping one another. _The Syrians became David's servants, and
brought gifts_ For _the wealth of the sinner_ often proves to have
been _laid up for the just... [ Continue Reading ]
_He sent Hadoram his son to King David_, &c. It is our interest to
make those our friends who have the presence of God with them, as this
king of Hamath, hearing of David's great success, sent to congratulate
him and to court his favour with a noble present, judging it in vain
to oppose one whose ca... [ Continue Reading ]
_Them also King David dedicated to the Lord_ Not only the spoils of
his enemies, but the presents of his friends, he devoted to God, and
laid up toward the building and enriching of the temple. Thus, we must
honour God with that wherewith he blesseth us. And, indeed, that is
most truly and most comf... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Lord preserved David whithersoever he went_ Those who take God
along with them wherever they go, may expect to prosper and be
preserved in all places. And those are always under the eye of God,
that have God always in their eye.... [ Continue Reading ]
_So David reigned, and executed judgment and justice among the people_
And therefore answered the end of his elevation; and served the
purposes of the kingdom of providence, and of that God who _sits in
the throne judging right._ Thus also he became an eminent type of the
Messiah, the _sceptre of wh... [ Continue Reading ]