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DAVID READY TO BE KING OF ISRAEL
TUESDAY, JULY 7
2 Samuel 3

Psalm 40:1-8

 

“Blessed is that man that maketh the
LORD his trust, and respecteth not the

proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.”

 

DAVID READY TO BE KING OF ISRAEL
 
David was always ready to bring peace between his family and the house of Saul. Abner, captain of the host of Saul, was cooperative in building that good relationship. He reprimanded Ishbosheth, the son of Saul, and declared his intention to support David. He paid David a visit in Hebron and made known his position. Joab, captain of the host of David, was not pleased at the turn of events and he conspired to kill Abner. This was a setback to the diplomatic relations that had been established. David reproved Joab for that murder, and he sincerely mourned the death of Abner. David was set to become king of all Israel.
 
David, a good military organiser, waxed stronger. He had moved forward in ascending the throne. Judah was for David and they anointed him. In Saul’s camp, Abner was the military leader. Ishbosheth was weak. He did not have military experience. David was far ahead of him. The office of a king in the land was a political one. There were pride and self-exaltation by those who aspired to occupy it, and they easily turned to carnality.
 
David made an effort to handle matters in a godly fashion, but he was not entirely free from the intricacies of politics. Here, the sovereignty of God is evident. When Saul died, David knew that it was time for him to occupy the throne. The Lord directed him to Hebron. This was not only giving him a convenient place to establish his capital city. It was also significant. The tribe of Judah was destined for a royal office by prophecy. David was anointed and the Lord futher directed his steps.
 
Since the death of Saul, the picture had now changed and there was almost no challenger to David’s assumption of power. He was not bothered by what went on in Saul’s camp because he had the assurance he was where he was by heavenly consent. The reactions on both sides favoured David as this was the Lord’s way of bringing to pass what He had promised him. He was the only king that reigned well in all Israel. He became the standard for all good kings.
 
THOUGHT: God’s favour is received with humility and thanksgiving.

PRAYER: Father, may the work of Thy grace be seen in the humble.

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