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A Sign of God's Blessing
Commentators suggest viewing this verse in its broader context. The growth of David's family is presented as a sign of God's blessing and the establishment of his kingdom. Matthew Henry encourages readers to see the fame and flourishing of David's house as a type or figure that points forward to the exalted honor of the Son of David, Jesus Christ.
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1 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 14:3
19th Century
Bishop
And David took more wives. —The verse is considerably abbreviated as compared with Samuel, which reads, “concubines a…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 14:3
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 14:1).
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.