Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
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1 Chronicles
Book: 1 Chronicles
Chapter: 27
Overview:
David's military force.
(1-15) Princes and officers.
(16-34)
1-15 In the kingdoms of this world readiness for
War forms a
security for peace; in like manner, nothing
So much encourages
Satan's assaults as to be unwatchful.
So long as we stand armed
with the whole
Armour of
God, in the
Exercise of
Faith, and
preparation of
Heart for the conflict, we shall certainly be
safe, and probably enjoy inward peace.
16-34 The officers of the
Court, or the rulers of the
King's
substance, had the oversight and charge of the
King's tillage,
his vineyards, his herds, his flocks, which formed the wealth of
eastern
Kings. Much of the
Wisdom of princes is seen in the
choice of their ministry, and common persons show it in the
choice of their advisers.
David, though he had all these about
him, preferred the
Word of God before them all. Thy testimonies
are my delight and my counsellors.