How did David celebrate his deliverance from all his enemies?
Is this song found in the book of Psalms, and were there any variations between the two? See Ps. 18.
What were David's last words as given in ch.23. 1—7. N. B. As David plainly intimates that he delivers these his dying words in the name of the glorious persons of the Godhead, as the word of all the three, it can scarcely be imagined that so much solemnity was intended merely to usher in a description of the duty of ordinary rules, among men. It is therefore taken by many interpreters with great probability as a prophecy of the Messiah, and of the righteous, benign, and blessed character of his government over the sons of Adam. And David declares himself so well satisfied with that everlasting covenant made with him (ch. 7. 15, 16.) that although he had much to humble him, though his own character, and that of his family, were stained and disgraced by many infirmities and acts of transgression, and though his temporal house and kingdom should not be comparable in dignity and duration to the spiritual one promised ; though it should be diminished and not made to grow ; though the tree of his royal family should he cut down to the ground, yet it was enough for him that out of its roots should Spring forth the "Branch of Righteousness, the King that should reign and prosper." The two concluding verses describe the enemies of this glorious King and Kingdom, their power, stubbornness, and final destruction.
To what step was David prompted which was criminal in him, and yet the means of a righteous correction for the sins of the people? ch. 24. 1.
How is this same event spoken of in Chronicles? 1 Chron. 21. 1. N. B. David's purpose of numbering the people sprang from the suggestions of Satan working upon his own corrupt dispositions, but in as much as the affair was permitted and overruled by the Most High, for accomplishing his own wise and holy ends, it is here according to the common style of scripture, ascribed to Hinji as the first Mover of it.
In what consisted his sin in numbering the people? N. B. The design appears to have been prompted by an ostentatious pride with an improper dependence upon the number and valor of his forces. The actuating motive appears to have been very much the same with that of Hezekiah afterwards, in displaying his treasures to the messengers of the King of Babylon?
What command did he give to Joab, and how did he reply?
What do we elsewhere learn respecting Joab's view of David's conduct in this matter? 1 Chron.21. 6.
Did David's word prevail, and what were found to be the numbers of Israel and Judah?
Was David now brought to a sense of his sins, and what was his confession?
What message was the prophet Gad directed to communicate to David next morning, and how did he discharge the duty?
What was David's reply, and what took place accordingly?
To what was it owing that Jerusalem was spared, and what said David when the angel became visible?
What was he commanded by God to do, and what account is given of his performing it? v. 19—25.
Was the temple afterwards built in this spot? 2 Chron. 3.1
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