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because David did that which was right in the eyes of Yahweh, and didn`t turn aside from anything that he commanded him all the days of his life, except only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.
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Righteousness, Not Perfection
Commentators explain that David being called 'right in the eyes of the Lord' doesn't mean he was sinless. Matthew Henry clarifies this is a 'gospel' righteousness, based on faith and a life oriented toward God, not on perfect, legalistic obedience which is impossible for fallen humans. David's life demonstrates that God accepts a heart that strives to follow Him, despite its failures.
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19th Century
Anglican
Save only in the matter of Uriah.—In this passage alone do we find this qualification of the praise of David. In the Vatican…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Because David did that which was right in the eyes of the Lord, &c.] With respect to worship: and turned not aside f…
Presbyterian
Abijam's heart was not perfect with the Lord his God; he lacked sincerity; he began well, but he fell away and walked in all the sins of his father…
