1 Chronicles 18
-This chapter recounts in summary all of David’s military
exploits during his reign with all the tribute that he was able to collect,
which would later aid in the Temple project of his son, Solomon. The
Philistines were defeated and subdued in the western Gath area. This had been
Saul’s continual nemesis and a strong resistance to God’s development of the
Promised Land. Moab to the east of the Jordan and Dead Sea area was defeated,
along with Zobah, Hamath, and the Arameans to the north up by the Euphrates
River and Damascus (1 Chronicles 18:1-6). All of these brought tribute and
served King David. The common theme was “the LORD helped David wherever he went
(1 Chronicles 18:6, 13). He made alliances and wielded strong political force
for the nation of Israel. He reigned over all of Israel administering justice
and righteousness for all his people (1 Chronicles 18:14). The ending of the
chapter lists some of his assistants and higher ups in the offices of
importance (1 Chronicles 18:15-17).
-*Application* Justice and righteousness exalts any nation (Deuteronomy
16:20, Proverbs 14:34). Just as David did for his people, we should be
concerned for fairness and equity under the rule of God for ALL people over
which we have dominion. God does not play favorites, that is for sure (2
Chronicles 19:7, Job 34:19, Acts 10:34, Romans 2:11, Galatians 2:6, Ephesians
6:9, Colossians 3:25, 1 Peter 1:17). This is yet another example of how David
was a man after God’s own heart. Are we impartial when it comes to our
authority over others, or do we sometimes give some favor over others for no
substantial reason? We should live with righteousness and justice flowing from us.
The LORD will be with us and help us wherever we go too when we live like that.
Verse to Memorize: 1
Chronicles 18:14
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