Matthew Poole's Commentary Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with masons and carpenters, to build him an house. Hiram’s kindness to David, 1 Chronicles 14:1. His felicity in people, wives, and children, 1 Chronicles 14:2-7. His two victories against the Philistines, 1 Chronicles 14:8-17. No text from Poole on this verse. And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel. David perceived, by the remembrance of God’s promise, and his providence complying with it, &c. But of this and the following verses, See Poole "2 Samuel 5:12", &c., where the same history is related. And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters. No text from Poole on this verse. Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, No text from Poole on this verse. And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet, No text from Poole on this verse. And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, No text from Poole on this verse. And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet. No text from Poole on this verse. And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them. No text from Poole on this verse. And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. No text from Poole on this verse. And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I will deliver them into thine hand. No text from Poole on this verse. So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim. No text from Poole on this verse. And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire. No text from Poole on this verse. And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley. No text from Poole on this verse. Therefore David inquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees. No text from Poole on this verse. And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before thee to smite the host of the Philistines. No text from Poole on this verse. David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gazer. No text from Poole on this verse. And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him upon all nations. Into all lands, i.e. into all the neighbouring countries. |
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