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Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees, masons, and carpenters, to build him a house.
Verse 1. Hiram. This embassy, and the war with the Philistines, took place before the ark was removed. Calmet.
David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, for his kingdom was highly exalted, for his people Israel’s sake.
Verse 2. Perceived, by divine revelation, or by his constant success, ( Menochius.) as well as by the presents of “the king of Tyre, and the unanimity” of all the people. D.—Over his. Hebrew and Septuagint on account of his people. Kings are more for their subjects than for themselves. Calmet.
David took more wives in Jerusalem, and David became the father of more sons and daughters.
These are the names of the children whom he had in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,
Verse 5. Eliphalet and Noga are not mentioned. 2 Kennicott. 6:15. Calmet. See Calmet. 3:9. Bible.
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
Verse 7. Baaliada, probably the same with Eliada. Calmet.
When the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went out against them.
Verse 8. Seek him, with a design to oppress him, before his throne was established. Bible.
Now the Philistines had come and made a raid in the valley of Rephaim.
David inquired of God, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hand?” The LORD said to him, “Go up; for I will deliver them into your hand.”
So they came up to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them there. David said, God has broken my enemies by my hand, like waters breaking out. Therefore they called the name of that place Baal Perazim.
Verse 11. Baalpharasim, “the god or master of divisions.” Calmet.—The place was so called afterwards. D.
“Baal Perazim” means “The Lord who breaks out”.
They left their gods there; and David gave a command, and they were burned with fire.
Verse 12. Burnt, conformably to Deuteronomy 7:25. These idols were commonly made of wood, and covered with plates of gold, and so forth The Philistines took them along with them to battle, as the Hebrews carried the ark on many occasions. The Greeks, at the siege of Troy, had their gods on board their vessels; (Iliad ix.) and the Romans had theirs on their ensigns, in their wars.
The Philistines made another raid in the valley.
David inquired again of God; and God said to him, “You shall not go up after them. Turn away from them, and come on them opposite the mulberry trees.
Verse 14. Pear or mulberry trees, (2 Kennicott. 5:23. Calmet.) on the side where the idols were. Tirinus.
When you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the mulberry trees, then go out to battle; for God has gone out before you to strike the army of the Philistines.”
Verse 15. Tops, or on the height. God sent an invisible army to David’s assistance.
David did as God commanded him; and they attacked the army of the Philistines from Gibeon even to Gezer.
Verse 16. Gazera, on the borders of the Philistines, near Azotus. Calmet.
The fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear of him on all nations.
Verse 17. All countries and nations, in the vicinity. Bible.