2 Samuel 8:15-18 And David reigned over all Israel; and -- David executed judgment and justice unto all his people. And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, were the priests; and Seraiah was the scribe; And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David’s sons were chief rulers.
During his amazing life, David filled many roles:
He was a:
Perhaps above all of these attributed, we find one that rises above all others:
During his amazing life, David filled many roles:
He was a:
- Giant-Killer
- Lion-slayer
- Bear-hunter
- Sheep-keeper
- Harp-player
- Song-writer
- Poetry-creator
- Nation-ruler
Perhaps above all of these attributed, we find one that rises above all others:
David was a worshipper!!
Here we read a tiny phrase, “and David’s sons were chief rulers”.
Yet they belies the true meaning of the actual verse.!
The Hebrew word for “chief rulers” is kōhēn: A masculine noun meaning priest. The word is used to designate the various classes of priests in Israel. These people performed the function of mediators between God and His people.
Some translation do a better job of communicating this truth...
Historically, all of the priests were to come from the tribe of Levi (Deut. 17:9, 18).
But David, from the tribe of Judah and not Levi, was radical in his approach of God:
Yet they belies the true meaning of the actual verse.!
The Hebrew word for “chief rulers” is kōhēn: A masculine noun meaning priest. The word is used to designate the various classes of priests in Israel. These people performed the function of mediators between God and His people.
Some translation do a better job of communicating this truth...
- ESV - and David's sons were priests
- NET - and Davidʼs sons were priests.
- NLT - And David’s sons served as priestly leaders.
Historically, all of the priests were to come from the tribe of Levi (Deut. 17:9, 18).
But David, from the tribe of Judah and not Levi, was radical in his approach of God:
- He ate the bread of the priesthood.
- He coordinated the moving of the ark, dancing before it.
- He set up his own tabernacle, without any direction or commandment from God.
Where did David get the idea that he could break the rules and let his sons enter the priesthood?
David lived in a very different realm of the spirit than his generation.
David moved in a prophetic realm and authority of the one who would establish the throne and the kingdom of the Messiah.
Perhaps there was something deep within the heart of David, that more than anything else, he wanted his sons to be worshippers.
I want my sons to worship GOD!!!
David moved in a prophetic realm and authority of the one who would establish the throne and the kingdom of the Messiah.
Perhaps there was something deep within the heart of David, that more than anything else, he wanted his sons to be worshippers.
- More than killing bears and lions.
- More than ruling nations and people.
- More than winning battles and wars.
I want my sons to worship GOD!!!
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