David is an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. A mans abuse of his political power, followed by his futile attempts to cover up his sin, are common knowledge today. David is clear that, when his parents do wrong by him, he will still be okay. Davids servants were shocked to see the king get up from the ground, bathe, change his clothes, eat, and then go to the house of the Lord to worship. Jonadabs plan worked. Only God deserves our worship and adoration as God. Now David and his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the Arabah to the south of Jeshimon. Web(Ver. David himself tells us this in Psalm 32: 3 When I refused to confess my sin, David frequently failed in his leadership as a father. He endeared others to himself by giving the appearance that he was a humble servant of the people and not an arrogant king who had no time for the little people. The plague came upon Israel for the appointed time, and 70,000 men died throughout the kingdom. She was dressed like a prostitute and with secret intent. Shimei was a Benjamite who resented the fact that David had replaced the dynasty of Saul. Our text should help us to put these things back into their proper perspective and to view sin as God does. 178 We know from personal experience that the roof of the King David Hotel in Jerusalem has a commanding view of the city. It is hard to encourage another while your own knees are knocking. I think David had much to say to Amnon. But all the while Dominus ad dextris, there was one at his right hand (though at first he was not aware of him), ready to take him up; as it there followeth, Psalms 142:5 , "I cried unto thee, O Lord; I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living." 29 But if the bull had the habit of goring, and its owner was warned, and he did not take the necessary precautions, and then it killed a man or a woman, the bull must be stoned and the man must be put to death (Exodus 21:28-29). Saul has the power and determination to retaliate against anyone who seems in any way to support David. 16 In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its limit (Genesis 15:13-16, emphasis mine). A multi-platinum, award winning gospel artist, he is the one who is most beloved. When David learned of this incident, he was fuming with anger. Consider some assurances from other passages. But you are like ten thousand of us! WebThe Plans for the Temple 19 All this, said David, all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me. 20 David also said to Solomon his son, Be strong and courageous, and do it. It is Gods plan and purpose for David to reign over Israel, and if this is the case, Gods plans cannot be overturned. Press the battle against the city and conquer it. Encourage him with these words (2 Samuel 11:25). They will be enslaved and oppressed for four hundred years. Third, our text has a great deal to teach us about leadership, especially about bad leadership. Granted, he does not spell out all of the details, but Amnon seems to have no difficulty grasping what Jonadab meant. A good study reference Bible shows this. Gods promise to His children couldnt be clearer: Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you (Hebrews 13:5). It is because of Gods covenant with David that he has been so successful. When David caught sight of this woman, he was not a gentleman. 15Did I just today begin to inquire of God for him? When I find encouragers in the New Testament, I find men of courage. they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. When they came upon Amasa, Joab stepped forward to greet him. 44 You rescue me from a hostile army; Note very carefully the priests words and Davids response: 4 The priest replied to David, I dont have any ordinary bread at my disposal. Will you forget me forever? It is my opinion that the author makes no attempt to place any of the blame on Bathsheba. He took care of the flocks with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his fathers wives. Not only will David escape from Sauls hand and ascend to the throne, he will find Jonathan sitting beside him as his helper. 40 You give me strength for battle; 26 for she has brought down many fatally wounded; The proverb may be summed up: Dont go there! As I read the story of Davids downfall, I see his sudden impulse to sin as the outcome of a sequence of failures on Davids part. King David died of old age at 70. The first seven verses of chapter 23 are some of Davids final words. Sir Richard Baker. What if we get to Heaven and God concedes there could have been a better way to save the world and be, as the song says, a good good father? to David and to his descendants forever (2 Samuel 22:35-51, emphasis mine). Others came to greet David as well. This is not a myth. The same spirit is seen in Jonathan. From Ahimelechs headquarters at Nob, David flees to Gath to seek sanctuary from the Philistine king, Achish. In spite of his terrible sins, David loved God, and he listened to Nathans rebuke. He could own up to his sin and accept the consequences, or he could attempt a cover-up. Let me remind you of Gods words to David: Although you have acted in secret, I will do this thing before all Israel, and in broad daylight (2 Samuel 12:12). When my father and my mother forsake me. Many are those who would have been one of Jobs friends at this moment in Davids life. Elton John's sons Zachary and Elijah support him at Glastonbury David truly was a man after Gods own heart (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22). Barnabas puts his life on the line (acting in courage), and thus he not only greatly encourages Saul (Paul), but greatly encourages the church to have courage and embrace this former enemy as a new creation in Christ. June 22, 2023. The courage of his men was a tribute to David, their leader (21:15-22). The first covenant is in 18:1-4, where the words are not supplied, but the meaning is conveyed symbolically by Jonathans stripping off of his armor and giving it to David. WebDavid, (flourished c. 1000 bce ), second ruler of the united kingdom of ancient Israel and Judah. A hen will not desert her chickens, nor a bear endure to be robbed of her whelps. But he was the most powerful man in Israel. God had forbade His people from marrying people of other nations, like the Philistines, but that didnt seem to bother Samson much. We may, by only a few clicks of a mouse, look at all the nakedness and perversion we wish on the internet. My God My God why hast thou forsaken me? This ought to warn us about idolizing men. When I was a student at Dallas Theological Seminary, we were having a very special chapel service in honor of the graduating class. and pay attention to the words I speak. His son, Absalom, would kill another son, Amnon. 14 But I will execute judgment on the nation that they will serve. There is yet another reason, I believe, for Gods delay in sending Nathan to confront David. Sad to say, David chose not to confess. Honor your father and mother (this is the first commandment with a promise), Luke 14:1-35 ESV / 8 helpful votes. It was a very solemn occasion, at least for the administration. And all his servants were standing about him. 25 Like cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a distant land (Proverbs 25:25). In Romans 3:23, the apostle Paul explains that all humans have sinned. First, David chose not to be engaged in Israels battle with the Ammonites. The psalm that is recorded in 2 Samuel 22 is also recorded in the Old Testament as Psalm 18. In the midst of thanking God for being shelter from enemies and refuge from the storm, David said when his parents do him wrong, God will hold him close. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires, 13 and do not present your members to sin as instruments to be used for unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who are alive from the dead and your members to God as instruments to be used for righteousness (Romans 6:12-13). The point of this proverb is to teach young men to beware of such women and of such circumstances. He is assured that Gods Spirit has spoken through him in the things he has spoken and written: 2 The Lords spirit spoke through me; Davids instruction to his commanders was the worst order he ever gave in war: The king gave this order to Joab, Abishai, and Ittai: For my sake deal gently with the young man Absalom. Now the entire army was listening when the king gave all the leaders this order concerning Absalom (2 Samuel 18:5). . David had grown up as a shepherd. The only thing I can add to the very comprehensive answers provided already is that the Midrash HaGadol, Devarim 1:17 notes that his father despi Jonathan realizes this and, like Barnabas in New Testament times, becomes Davids most loyal friend and supporter. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. The most plausible position, however, is that he is speaking hypothetically, i.e., even if someone as close as his parents forsook him, he would still have God caring for him. And so it was that Absalom managed to turn the hearts of the people away from David to himself. What if, standing beside God, Jesse recounts the times that led David to write that verse? It is indeed the nature of all living creatures, though never so tender of their young ones, yet when they are grown to a ripeness of age and strength, to turn them off to shift for themselves; and even a father and a mother, as tender as they are, have yet somewhat of this common nature in them; for while their children are young they lead them by the hand, but when they are grown up they leave them to their own legs, and if they chance to fall let them rise as they can. This is the point at which I am going to venture into a little speculation based upon the text. 15 Now David became aware that Saul had come out to seek his life while David was in the wilderness of Ziph at Horesh.102. Jonadab is the kind of friend no one needs. Saul dares not bless in the name of the Lord those who are acting in rebellion against him, and assisting Saul in his rebellion against God. I have long considered Barnabas a great encourager, but I am now forced to recognize how great an encourager Paul becomes (in part, thanks to Barnabas). And several verses make for a good tattoo. In verse 10 of this psalm we read. Because their fathers tough love was simply the force needed to push them into their purpose and their destiny. his word was on my tongue. Pick one of them and I will carry it out against you. 13 Gad went to David and told him, Shall seven years of famine come upon your land? When I was a student in seminary, one of the courses I was required to take was homiletics (how to preach). Even if half of us should die, they wont be too concerned about us. The solution to this injustice required the death of seven of Sauls descendants. Those are his love, his wisdom, his power, his eternity, and all in his nature. as something to be grasped, Another son seeks to take the throne from David. Jesus rebuked his mother for telling him what to do and then did it anyway in John 2:3-11. In the Book of Acts, Barnabas starts out as the prominent leader, and Saul (the apostle Paul) is but a man whom Barnabas takes under his wing. But now that the child was dead, David accepted this as from the Lord, confident that though the child could not come to him, he would someday join this child in heaven.180, It is not long before the promised consequences of Davids sin begin to unfold. Who would imagine that Saul could get so close to killing David, and then turn back at the last possible moment? These mighty men who are listed are a part of the reason why David was so successful in battle. Did At least, they werent the parents of other children we knew. David returned to his palace and ordered Amasa to gather the men of Judah so that they could squelch the rebellion of Sheba. As he doth also elsewhere: "Sure I am that the Lord will avenge the poor, and maintain the cause of the helpless," Psalm 109. One possible explanation is found in Psalm 27, a Psalm of David, where we read of Davids trust in God at a time when evildoers are seeking his life. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Father and mother had forsaken him, and God had taken him up. They continue to gain ground, or perhaps they are coming after David in the opposite direction so that they are just about to meet face to face. At Nob, David has his doubts about Doeg, the Edomite; now he must doubt even his own kinsmen. Did God Forsake Jesus on the Cross But why does my master the king want to do this? 4 But the kings edict stood, despite the objections of Joab and the leaders of the army. It must not be at Keilah, for Saul doesnt seem to care about this citys problems with the Philistines. Only holy bread is available, and then only if the soldiers have abstained from women. 5 David said to the priest, Certainly women have been kept away from us, just as on previous occasions when I have gone out. Davids failure to discipline Amnon was partly to blame for Absaloms rage and vengeance. He said nothing whatever to Amnon, bad or good. Did King David's parents abandon him? (Psalm 27) - Mi It did not turn out as David had hoped. 48 The one true God completely vindicates me; In the light of recent events in American politics, our problem is almost the opposite. 2. chanted. The God who delivers me is exalted as king! And how St. Paul was forsaken; take it from himself, 2Timothy 4:16 , "At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me:" a heavy case, and had been heavier had there not been one ready to take his part, at the next verse, "Nevertheless the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me," etc. Uriah is a loyal servant of David, who would not harm his king, yet the king (David) seeks his life through the same means Saul employed when he sought to kill David: Then Saul said to David, Heres my oldest daughter, Merab. From the initial reports David received, he feared that all of his sons had been killed by Absalom, but this was not the case. Or shall there be three days of plague in your land? What is the Armor of God and How Can We Put it On Daily? How tempting it was for Uriah to do as David suggested to go to his house and to spend the night with his wife. That is not the case with our text, however. This fellow should die! Davids return to Jerusalem created a very awkward situation for those who had previously rejected him as their king. But God has anointed David by the hand of Samuel. From this we learn that God delays bringing judgment upon men as a manifestation of His grace. Davids followers now number around 400 (22:2), and he leads them to Moab, seeking a sanctuary for his parents (22:3-4), while he and his men hide out in the stronghold nearby, but still in Moabite territory. This story reminds me of the account of Davids sin with Bathsheba in our text. Davids sin cost not only the life of a military hero Uriah the Hittite but also the lives of some of his other valiant warriors. And they all came to the king. Repentance It all comes down to this: those who encourage others do so first by being people of courage, and then instilling courage in others by pointing them to God, from whom holy courage comes. Saul is beginning to wise up. This results in the wholesale slaughter of Ahimelech, the priests, and their families -- all due to Sauls incorrect conclusion that Ahimelech and the priests have joined with David in a conspiracy (22:6-19). gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. If someone attempts to sing a solo and they cant even get on key, it is no favor to the would-be singer or the audience to falsely compliment them on their efforts. He was, at this moment, no better than a peeping tom. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Psalm 13:1 As a believer, regardless of the extent of our spiritual maturity, its possible to reach a point so low we actually feel that everyone-even God-has abandoned us. Because David took another mans wife privately, God said that another man would take Davids wives publicly. When David and his men fled from Saul to Ahimelech the priest at Nob, he requested bread from Ahimelech. Only the Messiah could fill such a role. Psalm 27:10 KJV - When my father and my mother forsake - 12Saul said, Hear now, son of Ahitub!, 13Saul said to him, Why have you conspired against me, you and the son of Jesse, in that you gave him bread and a sword, and have inquired of God for him, that he should rise against me to ambush me, as at this day?, 14Then Ahimelek answered the king and said, And who is as faithful among all your servants as David, who is the kings son-in-law, chief of your bodyguard, and is honored in your house? The purpose of Jonathans visit is to encourage David in God. Anyone knows that the commander of the enemys forces is the primary target in battle: 2 David then sent out the armya third under the leadership of Joab, a third under the leadership of Joabs brother Abishai son of Zeruiah, and a third under the leadership of Ittai the Gittite. 101 I David leaves the safety of the dense forest of Hereth to go down to the much more open country of Keilah. WebIt really started when he fell in love with a Philistine woman. I have caused the death of all the persons of your fathers house. It certainly is a brave thing for Barnabas to come to Pauls aid in Acts 9. But his sudden impulse to sin comes at the end of a sequence of wrong choices on his part. When Moses' parents had also forsaken him (for they durst not stand by him any longer), and laid him down among the rushy flags, the Lord took him up too. Psalm 27:10 Sermons: When my father and my mother forsake Songs have been made about it. Let me begin by saying that I am in no way comparing this harlot with Bathsheba, so as to imply that Bathsheba somehow lured David into sin as this woman lures this nave young man into sin. 49 He delivers me from my enemies; Then we can see for ourselves where such sin leads. Right before your eyes I will take your wives and hand them over to your companion. They might have said, Whats the matter with you David? Trouble often cools the love of human relations, but only increases the Divine pity, and attracts God the Now decide what should I tell the one who sent me (2 Samuel 24:12-13). But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to attack the priests of the Lord. We shall see this as we consider the sequence of events at his downfall. David and his men look like goners, but God spares them. 103 This could be at the time David is seeking to protect himself from Saul, or after David becomes king. him But Davids kingdom was never the same as it had been before his sin. 6 who though he existed in the form of God I must admit being troubled that David seeks sanctuary for his parents in Moab. The young man or woman (my son) is encouraged to avoid sin by being told where that wrong path will lead. your willingness to help enables me to prevail.
