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A King's Honest Reflection
Commentators see David honestly admitting his personal and familial failures, stating his house is "not so with God." Charles Spurgeon notes that the dying king felt a "sad heartache" reflecting on his sins and the turmoil with his children. This presents a model of mature faith that doesn't hide its flaws but acknowledges them before finding comfort in God's grace.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 23:5
18th Century
Theologian
Although my house ... - According to the King James Version, the meaning of this clause is that David, comparing the actual state of his fam…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 23:5
19th Century
Bishop
Although my house. —This verse is extremely difficult and admits of two interpretations. The interpretation given in the English v…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Samuel 23:1–5
19th Century
Preacher
Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and…
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John Gill
On 2 Samuel 23:5
17th Century
Pastor
Although my house [be] not so with God
So bright, and flourishing, and prosperous as the government of the just ruler before d…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 23:1–7
17th Century
Minister
These words of David are very worthy of regard. Let those who have had long experience of God's goodness, and the pleasantness of heavenly wisdom, …