Wesley Corpus

Servant's sake - In 2Sam 7:21, it is, for thy words sake, for the sake of thy promise made to thy servant. A God - He is really to his people that which he hath styled himself, their God, having taken such care of them, and shewed such mercy and truth to them, as fully answered that title. Blessed for ever - David's prayer concludes, as God's promise did, ver.14, with that which is for ever. God's word looks at things eternal. And so should our desires and hopes. Chapter XVIII David conquers the Philistines, the Moabites, the king of Zobah and the Syrians, ver. 1 - 8. Makes the king of Hamath and the Edomites pay tribute, ver. 9 - 13. His court and kingdom flourish, ver. 14 - 17. Chapter XIX David's friendly message to king Hanun, ver. 1, 2. Hanun's base usage of his ambassadors, ver. 3 - 5. The Ammonites prepare for war, ver. 6, 7. David overthrows them and the Syrians, ver. 8 - 19. Chariots - Thirty two thousand men, who fought partly from chariots, and partly on foot with chariots, or attending upon the chariots, as the ancient manner of fighting was. His servants - Let those who have in vain stood it out against God, be thus wise for themselves. Let them become his servants; for they are undone, if they remain his enemies. Chapter XX Rabbah is taken, ver. 1 - 3. The Philistine giants are slain, ver. 4 - 8. To weigh a talent - Or, to be worth a talent, that is, five thousand four hundred and seventy five pounds. They fell, &c - We need not fear great men against us, while we have the great God for us.