Lux Domini
And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?

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Interpretation

Jesse little thought of sending his son to the army at that critical juncture; but the wise God orders actions and affairs, so as to serve his designs.

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This thought runs through 1 Samuel 17:28-29.

1 Samuel 17:28 1 Samuel 17:29

Glossary

David Person
Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .