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David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said to them, As Yahweh lives, who has redeemed my soul out of all adversity,
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Trust God's Plan, Not Crime
Commentators unanimously explain that David's oath is a firm rejection of wicked means to achieve God's ends. By declaring 'As Jehovah liveth,' David affirms that his trust is in God's power to fulfill His promises, not in the criminal actions of men. He shows he does not need or desire help that comes through sin, setting a powerful example of integrity.
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2 Samuel
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19th Century
Anglican
Who hath redeemed. —David’s answer shows that he could trust in God to avenge him, and did not encourage or need the crim…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite I…
Presbyterian
A person may be glad to obtain his just wishes, and yet genuinely regret the means by which he receives them. He may be sorry for the death of a pe…
