Question 1

What does it mean that the Spirit of the Lord spoke by David in this passage?

Accepted Answer

When David says, “The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue,” he is explaining that these are not just his own ideas or poetry. He is saying that God’s Spirit guided his words in a special way. This gives his song the weight of God’s message, not just a king’s opinion. It also helps explain why his psalms and these last words speak so clearly about God, about the kind of ruler God wants, and about God’s lasting promises to his people.

Question 2

What does ruling justly in the fear of God mean in David’s last words?

Accepted Answer

David says that the one who rules over people “must be just, ruling in the fear of God.” This means a ruler should be fair, honest, and upright, not showing favoritism or abuse. Ruling in the fear of God means remembering that God is over every human leader, and that leaders will answer to him. Such leadership is pictured like the morning light and fresh grass after rain, bringing peace, clarity, and growth to the people, instead of darkness and harm.

Question 3

What is the everlasting covenant David talks about with his house?

Accepted Answer

David admits that his own family has not fully matched the picture of a perfect, just house. Yet he rests in God’s promise, saying God has made with him an “everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure.” This is God’s firm promise to keep David’s line and to bring blessing through it. David calls this covenant all his salvation and all his desire. Even when he cannot see full growth yet, he trusts that God’s ordered plan will stand and will not fail.

Question 4

Who are the sons of Belial, and why are they compared to thorns?

Accepted Answer

The “sons of Belial” are people who live in stubborn wickedness, resisting God and harming others. David says they are like thorns that cannot be handled with bare hands. They are dangerous and hurt those who come near. Because of this, they must be dealt with using iron and the staff of a spear, and in the end they are burned where they stand. This picture shows that hardened evil cannot simply be ignored or gently managed. It will face firm judgment from God.

Question 5

Why did the three mighty men bring David water from Bethlehem, and why did he pour it out?

Accepted Answer

While hiding from the Philistines, David sighed and wished for water from the well of Bethlehem, his hometown, which was under enemy control. Three of his chief warriors risked their lives, broke through the enemy lines, and brought him that water. When David saw what it had cost, he felt unworthy to drink it. He said it was like the blood of those men who risked their lives. So he poured it out as an offering to the Lord, honoring both God and the courage of his men.

Question 6

Who were David’s mighty men and what were some of their deeds?

Accepted Answer

David’s mighty men were a group of brave warriors who stood by him and helped secure his kingdom. The passage highlights several of them. One killed hundreds with his spear in a single battle. Eleazar fought until his hand stuck to his sword, and the Lord gave a great victory. Shammah defended a field of lentils when others fled. Benaiah killed two strong men of Moab, a lion in a pit on a snowy day, and a tall Egyptian using the man’s own spear. Their courage showed God’s help in war.

Question 7

What does David’s attitude toward his house and God’s covenant teach about trust?

Accepted Answer

David says, “Although my house be not so with God,” showing he knew his family and kingdom had many flaws. Yet he does not rest his hope on his own success. He looks instead to God’s everlasting covenant, calling it ordered and sure. This teaches that our confidence should not rest in our own record or in perfect circumstances. David’s hope is in God’s firm promise, not in his own performance. That kind of trust can steady a person even when life and family feel weak or troubled.

Question 8

How does this passage show God’s view of leadership and responsibility?

Accepted Answer

The passage makes it clear that God cares deeply about how people in authority lead. The ideal ruler is just and rules in the fear of God, bringing blessing like sunrise after a dark night. Leaders who ignore God and harm others are pictured as thorns that must be removed. At the same time, the list of mighty men shows God using brave, loyal people to protect his people and support right rule. It all underlines that power is a trust from God, not something to use selfishly.

Question 9

Why are the names and stories of David’s warriors included here?

Accepted Answer

The long list of names and short stories about David’s warriors might seem like just a record, but it shows several things. It honors those who risked their lives in faithful service. It reminds readers that God’s work in history often happens through ordinary people whose courage and loyalty matter. It also shows that David did not stand alone as king. God surrounded him with strong helpers, and their efforts were part of how God kept his promises to David and to Israel.

2 Samuel 23:1

Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

David’s Last Song

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2 Samuel 23:1

Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

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