hose who came to David at Ziklag. (1-22) Those who came to
Hebron. (23-40)
Verses 1-22: Here is an account of those who appeared and acted as
David's friends, while he was persecuted. No difficulties or
dangers should keep the sinner from coming to the Savior, nor
drive the believer from the path of duty. Those who break
through, and overcome in these attempts, will find abundant
recompence. From the words of Amasai we may learn how to testify
our affection and allegiance to the Lord Jesus; his we must be
throughly; on his side we must be forward to appear and act. If
we are under the influence of the Spirit, we shall desire to
have our lot among them, and to declare ourselves on their side;
if in faith and love we embrace the cause of Christ, he will
receive, employ, and advance us.
Verses 23-40: When the throne of Christ is set up in a soul, there is,
or ought to be, great joy in that soul; and provision is made,
not as here, for a few days, but for the whole life, and for
eternity. Happy are those who wisely perceive it to be their
duty and interest, to submit to the Saviour Jesus Christ, the
Son of David; who renounce for his sake all that is not
consistent; whose earnest endeavours to do good are directed by
the wisdom that God giveth, through acquaintance with his word,
experience, and observation. If any man lack this wisdom, let
him ask it of God, who giveth to all men liberally, and
upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.
hose who came to David at Ziklag. (1-22) Those who came to
Hebron. (23-40)