1 & 2 Samuel by Robert B. Chisholm

Author:Robert B. Chisholm [Chisholm, Robert B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Books & Bibles, Bible Study & Reference, Bible Study, Old Testament, Commentaries, Churches & Church Leadership, Pastoral Resources, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Old Testament Study, Samuel
ISBN: 9781441241283
Amazon: B00AHY0XCO
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2013-03-14T22:00:00+00:00

Teaching the Text

The two primary themes in this episode are the same as those in chapter 24:

1. When the fulfillment of God’s promise is delayed, God’s chosen servants must resist the temptation to force the issue and must instead do what is right and wait for God’s timing. As in the earlier episode, David’s behavior is a model of how God’s chosen servants should respond amid oppression. As we stated earlier, David’s restraint is an example for all those who possess a promise from God but find themselves in a precarious position where the promise is delayed and may even seem to be in jeopardy. It encourages the oppressed people of God to wait on God and to take refuge in his justice, rather than trying to force the issue through their own efforts.

2. When enduring oppression as one waits for God’s promise to materialize, one must look to God for vindication. As we noted with regard to the earlier incident, David refuses to take vengeance into his own hands and appeals to God to reward him for his restraint by protecting him (vv. 23–24). As before, Saul acknowledges David’s innocence, pronounces a blessing upon him, and even assures him of future success. David’s decision to look to God as his vindicator, rather than following the advice of his men, is a reminder that vengeance belongs to the Lord (Deut. 32:35; Rom. 12:17–21).

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