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God's Choice, Not David's
David makes it clear to Israel's leaders that Solomon's succession is not his own personal preference or the result of family politics. Commentators like John Gill and Charles Spurgeon emphasize that David is stressing God's divine choice. This was a deliberate act to ground Solomon's reign in the authority of God's will, a concept Spurgeon calls the 'joy of saints.'
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 28:5
19th Century
Bishop
Many sons. —See 1 Chronicles 3:1–9, where nineteen are mentioned by name, besides the sons of the concubines, and …
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Chronicles 28:5
19th Century
Preacher
David seems to harp upon this sweet string of the divine choice.
I am surprised that so many good people are afraid of this blessed doctrine.…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 28:5
17th Century
Pastor
And of all my sons, for the Lord has given me many sons
Whose names, and the order of their birth, may be read in ([…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 28:1–10
17th Century
Minister
During David's last illness, many chief priests and Levites were in Jerusalem. When he found himself able, David spoke of his intention to build a …