Day 122 - 2 Samuel 19, Verses 16-40

2 Samuel 19:16‑40  •  1 min. read  •  grade level: 8
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V.16-23 Do you remember what this man did to David when David was fleeing? (16:5). Now David accepts this man on his words. During the millennium there will be many who pretend obedience but what is really in their hearts will come out, and they will be punished. Try to remember this man when we come to king David’s son Solomon. He has something to say about Shimei.
V.24-30 Beautiful contrast. There was no pretending here. Go back to chapter 9, also 16:1-4. But today we learn what really was in Mephibosheth’s heart. All the time David was away, notice what Mephibosheth did not do! Also notice the difference between the words of Shimei (v. 20) when he talked to King David, “I have sinned” and the words of the faithful Mephibosheth (v. 30) when he heard that Ziba (v. 26) had deceived him, he said “Let him take all.” He was satisfied to have David back, so he didn’t care about the properly he had lost (Read Heb. 10:3434For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. (Hebrews 10:34)).
V.31-40 Another lovely character. This man had no interest in earthly glory or rewards. He loved David and supported him in David’s time of rejection. Are we faithful to Christ during the time of His rejection? David wants to reward Barzillai, but cannot. The type fails again. But everyone will receive his due reward when the Lord Jesus comes (1 Cor. 4:5).
V.41-43 The people try to outdo each other in bringing their king back to his beloved capital. What a glorious day is coming when the Lord Jesus shall return to reign over this earth in righteousness, and we will be with Him (Ezek. 43:22And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory. (Ezekiel 43:2); Rev. 5:1010And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. (Revelation 5:10)).