David’s final charge to Solomon consists of faithfulness to the commandments, judgments, and testimonies of the Lord
David is at the height of his reign with multiple victories on the field, and a great spiritual victory when he lifts the grandson of his enemy to a place of blessing and prominence.
God delights in bringing greatness out of small beginnings; for in this way, God (and not man) receives the glory.
David has already been anointed to be the next king, but the road to the throne will be a slow and painful one. However, God’s will prevails and David will be king in the end.
What a difference we see between Saul and David. One impressed men by his exterior appearance; the other impressed God by the condition of his heart.
In this chapter, Saul illustrates the sin of willful rebellion and God’s reaction to this sin. Saul’s rebellion leads to God’s rejection of him as king of Israel.
In these two chapters, God’s holiness is vindicated.
God has started speaking again and He has placed His hand on the youth Samuel.
A Doctrinal and Historical Study of Baptism
