Now then do it: for the LORD hath spoken of David, saying, By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel out of the hand of the Philistines, and out of the hand of all their enemies.
Now then, do it! The LORD has spoken about David, saying, 'Through my servant David, I will rescue my people Israel from the Philistines and from all their enemies.'
The writer is reminding everyone that God has chosen David to deliver Israel from all their enemies, including the Philistines.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, 2 Samuel 3:18 takes place during a time of political upheaval in Israel following King Saul's death, as the nation was divided between Saul's heirs and David. Abner, Saul's former commander, is persuading the elders of Israel to support David, referencing God's promise that David would deliver the people from enemies like the Philistines. This reflects the ongoing fulfillment of God's earlier anointing of David as king, as prophesied through Samuel, amid conflicts that shaped Israel's monarchy.
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