The Old Testament for Learners
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* 1 Saiuael xxvi. 19. 4 2 Samuel v. 24.
LAST DAYS OF KING DAVID. 60 lence % and that sometimes he would himself stir up those who had enraged him to commit a crime, for the very purpose of being able to punish them for it. The only way in which these disasters could be averted was by a sacrifice ; in case of need a fearful and bloody sacrifice, such as the execution of the seven sons of Saul. "Wlen Yahweh was wroth he must be appeased.
It is true that we have no right to find fault with David f...or not being superior to his age in these particulars, or to con- demn him for entertaining such false ideas ; but on the other hand, we must remember that such religion as his is no guar- anty in itself of a noble character, may co-exist but too easily with very great defects, and may even stimulate evil passions.
For instance, cruelty to the enemies of Yahweh (a term which included all the enemies of his people and his anointed) was anything but inconsistent with religion. David, therefore, could treat his prisoners of war with the utmost barbarity and yet feel no pangs of conscience, and meet with no rebuke from the prophets.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
* 1 Saiuael xxvi. 19. 4 2 Samuel v. 24.
LAST DAYS OF KING DAVID. 60 lence % and that sometimes he would himself stir up those who had enraged him to commit a crime, for the very purpose of being able to punish them for it. The only way in which these disasters could be averted was by a sacrifice ; in case of need a fearful and bloody sacrifice, such as the execution of the seven sons of Saul. "Wlen Yahweh was wroth he must be appeased.
It is true that we have no right to find fault with David f...or not being superior to his age in these particulars, or to con- demn him for entertaining such false ideas ; but on the other hand, we must remember that such religion as his is no guar- anty in itself of a noble character, may co-exist but too easily with very great defects, and may even stimulate evil passions.
For instance, cruelty to the enemies of Yahweh (a term which included all the enemies of his people and his anointed) was anything but inconsistent with religion. David, therefore, could treat his prisoners of war with the utmost barbarity and yet feel no pangs of conscience, and meet with no rebuke from the prophets.
What to read after The Old Testament for Learners?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Kuenen, Abraham, 1828-1891 to read onlineMoreLess
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