1 After him came NATHAN who served in the presence of David.
2 Like the choice fat of the sacred offerings, so was DAVID in Israel.
3 He made sport of lions as though they were kids, and of bears, like lambs of the flock.
4 As a youth he slew the giant and wiped out the people's disgrace, When his hand let fly the slingstone that crushed the pride of Goliath.
5 Since he called upon the Most High God, who gave strength to his right arm To defeat the skilled warrior and raise up the might of his people,
6 Therefore the women sang his praises and ascribed to him tens of thousands. When he assumed the royal crown, he battled
7 and subdued the enemy on every side. He destroyed the hostile Philistines and shattered their power till our own day.
8 With his every deed he offered thanks to God Most High, in words of praise. With his whole being he loved his Maker and daily had his praises sung;
9 He added beauty to the feasts and solemnized the seasons of each year With string music before the altar, providing sweet melody for the psalms
10 So that when the Holy Name was praised, before daybreak the sanctuary would resound.
11 The LORD forgave him his sins and exalted his strength forever; He conferred on him the rights of royalty and established his throne in Israel.
12 Because of his merits he had as his successor a wise son, who lived in security:
13 SOLOMON reigned during an era of peace, for God made tranquil all his borders. He built a house to the name of God, and established a lasting sanctuary.
14 How wise you were when you were young, overflowing with instruction, like the Nile in flood!
15 Your understanding covered the whole earth, and, like a sea, filled it with knowledge.
16 Your fame reached distant coasts, and their peoples came to hear you;
17 With song and story and riddle, and with your answers, you astounded the nations.
18 You were called by that glorious name which was conferred upon Israel. Gold you gathered like so much iron, you heaped up silver as though it were lead;
19 But you abandoned yourself to women and gave them dominion over your body.
20 You brought dishonor upon your reputation, shame upon your marriage, Wrath upon your descendants, and groaning upon your domain;
21 Thus two governments came into being, when in Ephraim kingship was usurped.
22 But God does not withdraw his mercy, nor permit even one of his promises to fail. He does not uproot the posterity of his chosen one, nor destroy the offspring of his friend. So he gave to Jacob a remnant, to David a root from his own family.
23 Solomon finally slept with his fathers, and left behind him one of his sons, Expansive in folly, limited in sense, REHOBOAM, who by his policy made the people rebel; Until one arose who should not be remembered, the sinner who led Israel into sin, Who brought ruin to Ephraim
24 and caused them to be exiled from their land. Their sinfulness grew more and more,
25 and they lent themselves to every evil,
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Chapter 47 of Ecclesiastical highlights the figure of King David, his history and achievements. David is recognized as a strong and wise leader who led the people of Israel with justice. Moreover, the chapter highlights the importance of wisdom and faithfulness to God to achieve prosperity and glory. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Ecclesiastical 47:
1 Kings 2:10-11: "And David slept with his parents, and was buried in the city of David. And the time he reigned over Israel was forty years: seven years reigned in Hebrom, and in Jerusalem reigned thirty-three." This verse describes the end of David's life and its importance as king of Israel.
2 Chronicles 1:7-10: "At that same night God appeared to Solomon and said unto him, Ask what I want me to give you. And Solomon said unto him, Give me wisdom and knowledge, so that he can go out and enter before This people; for who could judge this great people of yours? And God said to Solomon, For this has been in your heart, and you did not ask riches, goods, honor, nor the life of those who hate you, nor did you ask many days of life, But you ask you for wisdom and knowledge, to judge my people, upon which I constituted you king; " This verse highlights the importance of wisdom and how the search for it can bring blessings and prosperity.
Proverbs 14:34: "Justice exalts nations, but sin is the shame of the peoples." This verse highlights the importance of justice and integrity for the prosperity of a people.
Psalm 101:6: "My eyes will be upon the faithful of the earth, that they may dwell with me; what is in a straight path will serve me." This verse highlights the importance of faithfulness to God and His will.
Proverbs 28:20: "The faithful man will be covered with blessings, but what rushes to enrich will not be unpunished." This verse highlights the importance of faithfulness and integrity for God's prosperity and blessing.
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