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David's preference justified when we Consider —

1. The harsh judgments which men pronounce on each other.

2. The harsh treatment of the guilty who are in men's power.

3. The absence of sympathetic kindness in human warfare.

4. That when God punishes He does so in righteousness.

5. That in the treatment of the guilty God always shows mercy.Lessons:

1. Submission to God,

2. Hopeful trust.

(J. Wolfendale.)

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KJV: So Gad came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Choose thee

WEB: So Gad came to David, and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh, 'Take your choice: