Men of Jabesh-Gilead rescue the bodies of Saul and his Sons, and give them honour- An Amalekite, present at Saul's death, stole his crown and bracelet and brought The pathetic lament of David. His illustration of Jonathan's love towards him David seeks Counsel of GOD, and is Encouraged to return to Judah, and take pos- He, with his Wives and Followers, removes to Hebron In respect for the Men of Jabesh-Gilead, who had done reverence to the Remains of Ish-bosheth, a surviving Son of Saul, is proclaimed by Abner, the Captain of Saul's Time of David's reign over Judah Meeting between the Servants of Ish-bosheth under Abner, and the Servants of A General Battle ensues: David's Men the Conquerors: Joab's Brother Asahel Parley between Abner and Joab, and consequent suspension of hostilities Renewal of hostilities between the Houses of Saul and David: The Latter's uniform success Birth of Sons to David in Hebron. Rupture between Ish-bosheth and Abner, the Captain of his Host David requires, as a preliminary to the negotiation, Michal's being restored to him: Abner consults with the Elders of Israel about calling David to the Throne; and . Joab, returning from a foray, finding that Abner has been courteously received by Joab subtilely recals Abner, and, under a false representation disarming him of sus- David's horror at the offence, and his anxiety to stand acquitted of any participation The Popular approval of David's conduct on this occasion, and generally Mephibosheth, the Son of Jonathan, first named; and the cause of his lameness from his infancy Presentation of the Elders of Israel to David, and his being anointed King of Israel 91, 92 David's age, and the period of his reign in Judah and Israel David's resentment and chastisement of the Jebusites His continued prosperity under the acknowledgment of DIVINE Countenance The King of Tyre's friendly tribute to David, and supply of costly materials for a Birth of more Children to David on his removal to Jerusalem The Philistines prepare for war against David, and are completely routed in two David destroys the idols of the Philistines The spread of David's fame amongst the surrounding Nations, and the general dread of his power 92 ལམ མམ ཚུན 93 94, 95 95 David's first effort towards removing the Ark of GOD from Judah to Jerusalem. Its deposit with Obed-edom Blessings accumulating on Obed-edom whilst the Ark remained under his charge Michal's contemptuous remonstrance at David's dancing and playing on the The Psalm delivered by him on the occasion His Appointment of the several Officers to attend upon the Ark; and description Indistinct Allusion to The MESSIAH, as The SON of David, and the Everlasting Renewal of hostilities between the Philistines and David His slaughter of them and their Allies Houghing the cattle Presents from the King of Hamath to David . Dedication by David of the costly spoils he took in his various victories to the DIVINE Protection Continued to him David's government and exemplary administration of justice The names of his Chief Officers and Ministers of State and of the Church; and David's adoption of Mephibosheth, as the surviving Son of his beloved Jonathan; Mention of Mephibosheth's Son Micha, and of his Servant Ziba. Hanun's insult to David's Messengers with an overture of condolence and friend- . Sad consequences of that sinful indulgence: Uriah's nobleness of conduct: David's The DIVINE Sentence declared by Nathan to David, that the Child of the inter- course with Bath-sheba should die: David's humility and supplication in David's reflections on the Child's death, an evidence of his faith in the Resurrection 122, 123 The DIVINE Favour Prophetically Pronounced towards him . 125 126 Apparent severity in the punishment of the Ammonitish Captives; perhaps Success of an artifice practised towards David for the object Amnon's violence towards Tamar: Her modest and judicious remonstrance: Her distress and lamentation On Absalom learning from her the vile treatment Amnon had used towards her, he Absalom escapes, and takes refuge with a Son of the King of Geshur. Joab's device to gratify the King's wish, by obtaining his consent to Absalom's His personal attraction and abundance of his hair His Children, three Sons and a Daughter named Tamar Absalom's mode of stealing the hearts of the People from the King, and attach- He removes to Geshur to favour his subtle design to dethrone the King Ahithophel, David's Counseller, won over by Absalom, and other increase of Con- David decides on flying from Jerusalem, taking his Servants, but leaving ten Con- The Cherethites and Pelethites and Gittites continue faithful to and follow him service The King and his Followers pass over the Brook Kedron in their way to the Wil- . The King directs Zadok to carry back the Ark into the City Zadok and Ahimaaz and Jonathan commissioned by David to gain and convey in- David's lamentation on ascending Mount Olivet, with his head covered and his feet bare On David's learning that Ahithophel had proved traitorous, he prays that The LORD would Turn his counsel into foolishness On reaching the top of the Mount David worships JEHOVAH David exhorts Hushai to return to Jerusalem, and, by tendering his counsel to Ziba, the Servant of Mephibosheth, prevents supplies to David; but belieth his Shimei, of the House of Saul, bitterly curseth and insulteth David and his Attendants Abishai offers to retaliate and to punish Shimei with instant death; but _David David and his Followers pursue their flight under weariness Hushai presents himself to him, salutes him, and overcomes Absalom's first Absalom calls on Ahithophel for counsel, who advises him publicly to defile his Ahithophel offers, with 12,000 Men, to pursue and destroy David, whilst under Absalom, though liking the advice, calls for the counsel of Hushai, who confutes David, in consequence, passes over Jordan: And Ahithophel, stung with jealousy and defeated ambition, rushes on suicide. David's military arrangement of his Followers, in three divisions, under the The King commanded his three Generals, in the hearing of all his People, to deal Engagement between the two hostile Forces: when the victory was with David's Absalom caught in the branches of a tree, remains suspended, his mule leaving Joab himself, therefore, and his Armour-Bearers, pierce the heart of Absalom, and he dies Joab stays further carnage Absalom's body overlaid by a funeral pile of stones: Absalom's pillar Ahimaaz asks to be the Bearer of the result of the Battle to David; but Joab Cushi is first sent on the embassy Ahimaaz renews the entreaty to be allowed to bear tidings to David Joab yields consent; and Ahimaaz outruns Cushi King David at the gate, and the watchmen on the tower, discover the Messengers Interview between the King and the two Messengers in succession Joab, on hearing the extravagance of the King's grief at the death of Absalom to The Tribes of Israel consult together for the recall of the King to the Seat of The King sends to the Authorities in Judah, in remonstrance at their delay in The King is met by the Men cf Judah to attend him on his return: And Shimei, David's treatment of his Concubines, whom Absalom had abused Joab's treacherous slaughter of Amasa, as a Rival in the King's favour and its Inhabitants from destruction, at the only cost of Sheba's head Visitation of Famine for three years as a Judgment for cruelties exercised towards David seeks to conciliate them to avert a continuance of the Infliction At their suggestion he surrenders to them Seven Descendants of Saul: sparing sacrifice The bones of Saul and Jonathan, and of the Seven Sufferers, removed by David David's strength fails: generous and successful efforts to protect him Continued success of David's Followers in after contests with the Philistines, David's holy hymn of gratitude on The DIVINE Deliverance of him from all David, amongst his latest utterances proclaims The DIVINE Counsel İmparted to him: and is characterized as the Sweet Psalmist of Israel' Justice Inculcated in Rulers Desolation foretold of the irretrievably Wicked Royal Record of David's Heroes, and mention of their respective prodigies of David's forbearance, when water was brought to him from a well at Bethlehem, Further Narrative of distinguished Men of valour, thirty-seven in number. Amasai, to join him The Bands of the different Tribes that came to David in Hebron to support him Celebration of the occurrence, and joy on the occasion David's inconsiderate distrust of The ALMIGHTY's Protection by causing the David becomes sensible of the impiety of the act, and manifests contrition at it The Narrative of this offending of David stated in the Chronicles as at the insti- The Pestilence stayed: David's invocation to have the Punishment confined to Suggestion to him to raise an Altar to The LORD in the threshing-floor of Araunah Similar Narrative from the Chronicles Imprecation of The HEAVENLY Gift of Wisdom and Understanding on Admonition to Solomon to fulfil The DIVINE Law as Proclaimed by Moses Families of the Priesthood enumerated The Choral Band appointed Twenty-four Courses, each chosen by lot Numeration and selection of the Door-keepers and Attendants divided by wards. |