1 Samuel 29:3 (KJV)
Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these Hebrews here? And Achish said unto the princes of the Philistines, Is not this David, the servant of Saul the king of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell unto me unto this day?
The Bible is a readable book. I believe with every fiber of my being that it is living and supernatural. I am certain that it requires the illumination of the Holy Spirit and not necessarily the education of men to interpret it. Still, it is readable. It uses phrases common to men and easy to relate. Its words are expressive and full but not high minded and intellectual. Consider our passage as an example.
First, the Bible gives us the words of the heathen king.
God doesn’t try to brainwash us with just one side of the story. We get to hear from all sides and form our own opinions.
Second, the Bible uses the language of the hour.
The Word of God is not “sterilized” and Christianized. It speaks what was spoken.
Third, the word of God provides common sentiments and expressions.
Note the phrase, “these days or these years.” David has lived in Gath at this time one year and four months. The phrase could reference that. Adam Clarke writes, “I suppose these words to mark no definite time, and may be understood thus: ‘Is not this David, who has been with me for a considerable time?’”
I suppose that’s about as good an answer as any. 🤠
To my readers:
First of all, thank you! It is a great joy to me to know you read the thoughts and lessons God has given me in His word.
Secondly, I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave comments.
For this and more than 4600 earlier Daily Visits with God visit https://mckenzie-visit-with-god.blogspot.com. There you will find daily visits going back to 2006.
If this blog has blessed you, please subscribe to my feed and share it with others.
For more resources from Pastor Marvin McKenzie visit http://puyallupbaptistchurch.com.
My books are available at:
My author spotlight at Lulu.com:
http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/marvinmckenzie
My author Page for Kindle/Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/author/marvinmckenzie
1 Samuel 29:3 (KJV) The Bible is Readable
Photos from pexels.com
Please consider helping our church’s teen department by signing up for cash back shopping at http://www.dubli.com/M04VB. This program has three levels of participation, the first being completely free.
