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Leadership for God's People
Commentators emphasize David's humility. He understood that God established his kingdom not for personal glory, but "for his people Israel's sake." This selfless perspective is highlighted as a key characteristic of a leader who is "a man after God's own heart."
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 14:2
19th Century
Bishop
And David perceived ... —And David knew that Jehovah had appointed him. The willing alliance of the powerful sovereign of…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 14:2
17th Century
Pastor
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the goat
His right hand, a…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 14:1–17
17th Century
Minister
In this chapter we have an account of:
- David's kingdom established.
- His family built up.
- His enemies defeated.