The
Book of second Samuel
Chapter 8
[1] And after this it came to pass, that David smote
the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand
of the Philistines.
[2] And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the
ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line
to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts.
[3] David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to
recover his border at the river Euphrates.
1) David’s Conquests
A.
Triumph over Philistines (Vs 1)
The Philistines had troubled Israel for
centuries. Many times the enemy had dominated Israel
Yet David attacks anyway and he subdues the
enemy, by the help of God
I
Chr 18:1....Methegammah is Gath. Notice that
God’s people actually take territory from the enemy
Today
you meet stubborn enemies in your life, (temper) the Holy Spirit can help you
overcome
B.
Triumph over Moab (Vs 2)
David attacks another enemy, Moab.
Remember David’s great-grandmother, Ruth was
from Moab.
Remember I Sam 22:3-4 David sent his own
parents to Moab, as David ran from Saul
Maybe Moab mistreated David’s parents, we
don’t know
David divided Moab into three parts. 2 of
which were measured off to death and another to life
The living were forced to pay tribute (tax)
to Israel in recognition of their strength
They have become David’s servants
C.
Triumph over Zobah (Vs 3,4)
David
went to settle the border of his nation at the river Euphrates (prom to Abraham Gen 15:18-21)
There the king of Zobah opposed him and David
attacked the Syrians of Zobah
David took 1000 chariots, 700 horsemen &
20,000 foot soldiers
David cut the hamstrings of the horses thus
disabling Zobah’s power to counter (except
100)
David also did this to show his trust and
strength was in God Deut 17:15-16, Ps 20:7
D.
Triumph over Syria (Vs 5-8)
The Syrians of Damascus, hearing of David’s
victory over their ally Zobah, arrive to help Zobah
But David slew 22,000 Syrians and the Syrians
became David’s servants
The Lord preserved David withersoever he went
The enemies of God’s church think to secure
themselves and in the end it will be to their ruin
David took shields of gold and much brass and
brought it back to Jerusalem
A
tough army was conquered and God will conquer every alliance (the world,
the flesh & the devil)
Today the Holy Spirit maybe separating the
ungodly alliance in your life
The Holy Spirit wants to kick out your false
strength and show you His strength
Taking what was the glory of the enemy and
turning it into God’s glory
God wants to take all that were sinners and
turn them into trophies of grace to the power of God
E.
Triumph over Edom (Vs 14)
David
put troops throughout Edom and Edom became David’s servants as well
[4] And David took from him a thousand chariots, and
seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the
chariot horses, but reserved of them for an hundred chariots.
[5] And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah,
David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.
[6] Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became
servants to David, and brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David
whithersoever he went.
[7] And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadadezer,
and brought them to Jerusalem.
[8] And from Betah, and from Berothai, cities of Hadadezer, king David took
exceeding much brass.
[9] When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of
Hadadezer,
[10] Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless
him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer
had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of
gold, and vessels of brass:
[11] Which also king David did dedicate unto the LORD, with the silver and gold
that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;
[12] Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the
Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of
Zobah.
[13] And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in
the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.
2)
David’s Crown (Vs 9-13)
Neighboring nations saw the hand of God upon
David and brought to David honor and gifts
Toi, the King of Hammath heard how David
smote Syria and sent his son as an ambasador
This was done to thank David for breaking the
power of Syria, whom King Toi feared
The prince and ambassador of Hammath presents
silver, gold & brass
This crowns all the victories of David (out-shining Alexander & Ceaser as they sought their own glory)
For all praise and glory belongs to God, not ourselves
David was given a great reputation for his courage,
conduct and character
All of these conquests, secure peace for
David’s son and procured wealth to build God’s House
Jesus will be crowned with a crown that no man can
take away
Jesus will sit upon the throne and you and I will reign
with Him Rev 1:6
Today the Holy Spirit is at work to train you
and I for future service in the King’s court
Today the Holy Spirit wants to crown you with
victory and honor. Then you can lay it all at Jesus’ feet
The Holy Spirit wants you to use what you have been
blessed with and dedicate it to the Lord
Ps115:1, II Thes 1:12
[14] And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and
all they of Edom became David's servants. And the LORD preserved David
whithersoever he went.
[15] And David reigned over all Israel; and David executed judgment and justice
unto all his people.
[16] And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of
Ahilud was recorder;
[17] And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the
priests; and Seraiah was the scribe;
[18] And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the
Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers.
3)
David’s Court (Vs 15-18)
David reigned over Israel and administered judgment
and justice unto all his people
The fundamental duty of government
Joab
was general over the army, Jehoshaphat was recorder, Zadok & Ahimelceh the
priest, Seriah was scribe Benaiah was over the hired soldiers from foreign
lands
David’s
sons were chief rulers
No great ruler succeeds by himself
David had a God given ability to assemble,
train, empower and maintain a powerful team