Matthew 18:15-35
Matthew 18:15-35
King David conquers several neighboring enemies of Israel including the Philistines, the Moabites, the Ammonites, Syrians, and Edomites, peoples who are enemies of Israel to this day. “So David reigned over all Israel; and David administered judgment and justice to all his people” (2 Samuel 8:15 NKJV). David takes Jonathan’s surviving son under his protection and provision: “But the king spared Mephibosheth…
Matthew 18:1-14
Now established in Jerusalem as king over all Israel, David receives the prophet Nathan’s blessing to build a permanent building for the Ark of the Covenant. However, God intervenes, telling David that it will be his son, Solomon, who will build the temple. “…He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. And your house…