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2 Samuel 8:9 | Matthew Henry's Commentary
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer, — 2 Samuel 8:9
Source Coverage: 2 Samuel 8:9-14
All the precious things David was master of, were dedicated things; they were designed for building the temple. The idols of gold David destroyed, , but the vessels of gold he dedicated. Thus, in the conquest of a soul by the grace of the Son of David, what stands in opposition to God must be destroyed, every lust must be mortified and crucified, but what may glorify him must be dedicated; thus the property of it is altered. God employs
his servants in various ways; some, as David, in spiritual battles; others, as Solomon, in spiritual buildings; and one prepares work for the other, that God may have the glory of all.
All the precious things David was master of, were dedicated things; they were designed for building the temple. The idols of gold David destroyed, , but the vessels of gold he dedicated. Thus, in the conquest of a soul by the grace of the Son of David, what stands in opposition to God must be destroyed, every lust must be mortified and crucified, but what may glorify him must be dedicated; thus the property of it is altered. God employs
his servants in various ways; some, as David, in spiritual battles; others, as Solomon, in spiritual buildings; and one prepares work for the other, that God may have the glory of all.