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The priest delivered to the captains over hundreds the spears and shields that had been king David`s, which were in the house of Yahweh.
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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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19th Century
Anglican
King David’s spears and shields. —The Hebrew has spear, but Chronicles has the plural, which appears correct. “Shields” s…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give King David's spears and shields, that were in the templ…
Presbyterian
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…
