And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.
Study Helps
Interpretation
See what weak instruments God sometimes uses, to bring about his own purposes. The Son of David is ready to receive distressed souls, who will be commanded by him.
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 .
- Moab Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.