2 Samuel 2:5 meaning
David's interaction with the men of Jabesh-Gilead reveals his diplomatic and compassionate character following Saul's death. Amid the turmoil of leadership struggle after Saul's demise, David recognized the loyalty that the Jabesh-Gileadites had shown to Saul, stemming from their experience when Saul had rescued them from the Ammonites. By honoring their act of kindness in giving Saul a proper burial, David sought to foster goodwill and unity among Israel's fractured tribes. This reflects not only his respect for the past king but his desire to be recognized as a leader for all Israel, not just Judah.
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Other Relevant Commentaries:
- Zechariah 2:1-5 meaning. In his third vision, Zechariah sees a surveyor who is about to mark out the boundaries of Jerusalem to prepare for rebuilding the city's walls. However, an angel runs after the surveyor and tells him not to take measurements because in the future Jerusalem will be an unwalled city, protected by God. Then, the LORD announces that He will be a wall of fire around the city boundaries to protect it from the enemy.
- Hebrews 1:5 meaning. The Son is greater than the angels because God has made Him the heir of all things.
- Psalm 118:5-7 meaning. The psalmist begins his poetic narrative (Psalm 118:5-27) by recalling a time when he called out to the LORD in his distress. The LORD answered and exalted him. The psalmist does not fear because the LORD is with Him and wonders aloud—what can man do to me? He concludes that he can trust the LORD, and rest content to not pay back the evil they have done him because the LORD is among those who help him and the LORD will save and vindicate him.
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