”Then David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the City of David. And David built all around from the Millo and inward. So David went on and became great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him.“ II Samuel 5:9-10 NKJV
a. David dwelt in the stronghold: Jerusalem became the capital city of David’s kingdom. It was a good choice because:
· It had no prior tribal association and was therefore good for a unified Israel.
· The geography of the city made it easy to defend against a hostile army.
b. So David went on and became great: David knew greatness, but he was by no means an “overnight success.” David was long prepared for the greatness he later enjoyed, and he came to the place of greatness because the LORD God of hosts was with him.
i. In God’s plan there is almost always a hidden price of greatness. Often those who become great among God’s people experience much pain and difficulty in God’s training process. (Guzik)
The LORD God of Hosts?
“The word Lord, in all capitals, refers to Yahweh, the self-existent, redemptive God. The word hosts is a translation of the Hebrew word sabaoth, meaning “armies”—a reference to any army, spiritual or earthly. The name Lord of hosts emphasizes God’s sovereign control over every power, dominion, force, and realm.”
“Various translations handle YHWH saboath in various ways. The NIV translates the name as “Lord Almighty.” The NLT has “the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” The NASB has the broader “Lord of armies,” and the NET has the even broader “Lord who rules over all.” The ESV sticks with “the Lord of hosts.””
He is my LORD God of Hosts, is He yours?
Blessings
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