![]() What a life his was – we have a capsule of David’s life in the titles and descriptions of 2 Samuel 23:1. This last Psalm of David begins the with preface, “ These are the last words of David.” It isn’t that these were the words David spoke from his deathbed, but they do express his heart and longing at the end of his life. This is a whole lot in a little composition. In just a few words he explains God’s benefits, he confesses his sins, professes his faith, comforts himself in the covenant, and announces destruction to unbelievers. This last psalm is a beautiful song of wisdom from David at the end of his life. ![]() The closing chapters of 2 Samuel include a few choice Psalms from David. And he shall be like the light of the morning when the sun rises, a morning without clouds, like the tender grass springing out of the earth, by clear shining after rain.’” (2 Samuel 23:1-4) ![]() ![]() The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me: ‘He who rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. Thus says David the son of Jesse thus says the man raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: “The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, and His word was on my tongue. ![]()
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