2 Samuel 5:25

And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.

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Interpretation

The Philistines considered not that David had the presence of God with him, which Saul had forfeited and lost. The kingdom of the Messiah, as soon as it was set up in the world, was thus attacked by the powers of darkness.

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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 5:22-25.

2 Samuel 5:22 2 Samuel 5:23 2 Samuel 5:24 2 Samuel 5:25

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 .
Geba Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: El Jib.
Gezer Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tel Gezer.