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A Leader's Heart and Hands
Commentators explain that David's leadership was exemplary because it combined two crucial elements. "Integrity of his heart" signifies moral purity and selfless motives, seeking God's glory and the people's good. "Skillfulness of his hands" points to practical wisdom, competence, and intelligent administration.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 78:72
18th Century
Theologian
So he fed them—He performed toward them the office of a shepherd.
According to the integrity of his heart—literally, “Accordin…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 78:70–72
19th Century
Preacher
Blessed be God who puts away the sin of His people, because He delights in mercy!
John Gill
On Psalms 78:72
17th Century
Pastor
So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart
Or, "reigned over them", as the Targum; that is, over the peo…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 78:56–72
17th Century
Minister
After the Israelites were settled in Canaan, their children were like their fathers. God gave them his testimonies, but they turned back. Presumptu…