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David's Legacy Arms His Heir
Commentators highlight the profound symbolism of this act. The very weapons King David had captured and dedicated to God in the temple were now used to restore his own descendant to the throne. This demonstrates God's faithfulness to His promise to David, using the fruits of David's reign to secure his lineage.
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2 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 11:10
19th Century
Bishop
King David’s spears and shields. —The Hebrew has spear, but Chronicles has the plural, which appears correct. “Shields” s…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 11:10
17th Century
Pastor
And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give King David's spears and shields, that were in the templ…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 11:1–12
17th Century
Minister
Athaliah destroyed all those whom she knew to be related to the crown. Jehoash, one of the king's sons, was hidden. The promise made to David was n…