2Samuel:5

---

Seeker Overlay ON

* Verse 1-5 - David was anointed king a third time . His advances were gradual , that his faith might be tried , and that he might gain experience . Thus his kingdom typified that of the Messiah , which was to come to its height by degrees . Thus Jesus became our Brother , took upon him our nature , dwelt in it that he might become our Prince and Saviour : thus the humbled sinner takes encouragement from the endearing relation , applies for his salvation , submits to his authority , and craves his protection . * Verse 6-10 - The enemies of God 's people are often very confident of their own strength , and most secure when their day to fall draws nigh . But the pride and insolence of the Jebusites animated David , and the Lord God of hosts was with him . Thus in the day of God 's power , Satan 's strong-hold , the human heart , is changed into a habitation of God through the Spirit , and into a throne on which the Son of David rules , and brings every thought into obedience to himself . May He thus come , and claim , and cleanse , each of our hearts ; and , destroying every idol , may he reign there for ever ! * Verse 11-16 - David 's house was not the worse , nor the less fit to be dedicated to God , for being built by the sons of the stranger . It is prophesied of the gospel church , The sons of strangers shall build up thy walls , and their kings shall minister unto thee , Isaiah strkjv @60:10 . David 's government was rooted and built up . David was established king ; so is the Son of David , and all who , through him , are made to our God kings and priests . Never had the nation of Israel appeared so great as it began now to be . Many have the favour and love of God , yet do not perceive it , and so want the comfort of it ; but to be exalted to that , and to perceive it , is happiness . David owned it was for his people 's sake God had done great things for him ; that he might be a blessing to them , and that they might be happy under him . * Verse 17-25 - The Philistines considered not that David had the presence of God with him , which Saul had forfeited and lost . The kingdom of the Messiah , as soon as it was set up in the world , was thus attacked by the powers of darkness . The heathen raged , and the kings of the earth set themselves to oppose it ; but all in vain , Psalms strkjv @2:1 ,. &c . The destruction will turn , as this did , upon Satan 's own kingdom . David owns dependence on God for victory ; and refers himself to the good pleasure of God , Wilt thou do it ? The assurance God has given us of victory over our spiritual enemies , should encourage us in our spiritual conflicts . David waited till God moved ; he stirred then , but not till then . He was trained up in dependence on God and his providence . God performed his promise , and David failed not to improve his advantages . When the kingdom of the Messiah was to be set up , the apostles , who were to beat down the devil 's kingdom , must not attempt any thing till they received the promise of the Spirit ; who came with a sound from heaven , as of a rushing , mighty wind , Acts strkjv @2:2 . Henry ' _2__6 **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary **** _

---