2 Samuel 10

Scripture

 

2 Samuel 10:3

 

“The Ammonite commanders said to Hanun, their master, “Do you really think these men are coming here to honor your father? No! David has sent them to spy out the city so they can come in and conquer it!”

 

Observation-What does it say?

 

King Nahash of the Ammonites has just died. His son Hanun has just replaced him as king. David wants to show loyalty to Hanun, just as his father was always loyal to him. So David sends ambassadors to Ammon to give the new king his condolences. But rather than take the simplicity of David's act of compassion, Hanun takes the advice of his commanders. Hanun and his commanders believe that David has some sort of ulterior motive behind his act. They believe he sent his ambassadors to spy on them, so they can conquer them.

 

Understanding-What does it mean?

 

 Through presumption comes nothing but strife, but with those who receive counsel is wisdom. (Proverbs 13:10)

 

I believe Hanun was surrounded by very cynical people. People who were out to climb their own "political ladder" and who were out for their own selfish gain when they gave Hanun this advice. These men presumed the worst out of people, instead of expecting the best from God's people.

Hanun on the other hand should have took a page out of David's book and seeked God for counsel. Maybe if he did that and surrounded himself with Godly men's advice, it wouldn't have ended so badly for him and his people.

 

Life Application

 

 He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. (Proverbs 13:20)

 

Seek God in everything I do. Surround myself with Godly and righteous people. Seek counsel from these God fearing men and women that God has put in my life when life throws me for a loop.

Father God thank You for my church family. Thank You for the leadership here at DSC that shepherds me to grow in my faith. May you continue to bless these men and women for their leadership and their commitment to You. Lord, I don't have it all together and I do need help. Help me to humbly seek You and Your people in those times of need. In Your Holy and precious name Jesus, Amen.

 

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-Moses Gaddi