Living God,
help us to hear your holy Word with open hearts
so that we may truly understand;
and, understanding,
that we may believe;
and, believing,
that we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience,
seeking your honor and glory in all that we do.
Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
2 Samuel 23:39 is one of those examples of a list of names being more than a list of names. Uriah the Hittite, husband of Bathsheba and victim of David, was one of David’s inner circle of mighty men.
Solomon’s first recorded downfall is in 1 Kings 3:3. There was a draw to worship at the high places (as opposed to what God had commanded – worship at the one place where he put his Name), and not all of that worship was directed toward the one true God. Here we see Solomon worshiping the Lord, but tomorrow that will change. This “worshiping at the high places” will be a pattern to watch for among the kings.
1 Kings 4:20 speaks a broader truth. God has fulfilled his promises. The people are happy, and they are numerous. Even the language comes from God’s promise to Abraham.
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