And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
2 Samuel 5:14 belongs to a chapter that records God's supernatural direction and assistance given to David. The chapter shows that God sees all things, is present everywhere, and takes a personal concern in the affairs of his creatures. That same help is not received now because it is not asked for, it is not asked for because it is not expected, and it is not expected because of lack of faith, for men live under a refined spirit of atheism with no spiritual intercourse with their Maker. The lesson is that God must be acknowledged in all ways, rather than putting human wisdom and prudence and strength in the place of God Almighty. Whoever has faith in God must exercise and cultivate it, and by such faith may remove mountains.
2 Samuel 5:14 belongs to a chapter that records God's supernatural direction and assistance given to David. The chapter shows that God sees all things, is present everywhere, and takes a personal concern in the affairs of his creatures. That same help is not received now because it is not asked for, it is not asked for because it is not expected, and it is not expected because of lack of faith, for men live under a refined spirit of atheism with no spiritual intercourse with their Maker. The lesson is that God must be acknowledged in all ways, rather than putting human wisdom and prudence and strength in the place of God Almighty. Whoever has faith in God must exercise and cultivate it, and by such faith may remove mountains.