Posted on 07/13/2022 6:07:19 AM PDT by Hebrews 11:6
Relatedly, have you seen the marvelous WW2 movie Sahara with Humphrey Bogart, where lack of water for soldiers in the desert plays such a central role?
Good Day Dan, and hello to each of you.
Thank you for these depictions; wonderful choices all of them.
All of these long before the age of firearms, when it was only ‘mano a mano’
When men were men....
The question is was Alexander aware of the Biblical story, or is it an example of intuitive good leadership skills?
As in: ‘I won’t slake my thirst while my men suffer on my behalf.’
Alexander’s act was greeted by roaring cheers from his men.
The Bible doesn’t record the responses of David’s men, but given his victories it was no less heartfelt!
There is, of course, the obvious parallel to draw with Jesus Christ, who "did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28
Which makes David’s treachery with Uriah’s wife all the worse.
One of the un-talked about consequences of David’s treachery was that the Ammonites whom he used to essentially murder Uriah, would never be conquered by him or his descendants.
And it is still there today, Amman - The Capital City of Jordan.................
We never fully realize the consequences of the sin we commit.
It’s insidious how far reaching those can be.
The best examples are David here, and Abraham trying to fulfill God’s promise to him through Hagar.
The world is still paying the price for those bad decisions.
Good point. Once I became geopolitically aware, sixty years ago, I’ve often noticed Jordan’s attitude toward Israel being seemingly somewhat less militant that other area countries.
In that respect, King David is in some traditions regarded as a prophet.
Because he refused to benefit from others' generosity? How does that imply or announce the Messiah's selflessness?
In that action, he prefigured Christ. His psalms also prefigure Christ, and Our Lord quoted them.
You wrote (regarding things someone else said of David):All of that is true, while still omitting so much.
"Prophet" is one of the things omitted.
There is, of course, this:
Acts 2:
25 For David saith concerning him: I foresaw the Lord before my face: because he is at my right hand, that I may not be moved. 26 For this my heart hath been glad, and my tongue hath rejoiced: moreover my flesh also shall rest in hope. 27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, nor suffer thy Holy One to see corruption. 28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life: thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. 29 Ye men, brethren, let me freely speak to you of the patriarch David; that he died, and was buried; and his sepulchre is with us to this present day. 30 Whereas therefore he was a prophet, and knew that God hath sworn to him with an oath, that of the fruit of his loins one should sit upon his throne. 31 Foreseeing this, he spoke of the resurrection of Christ. For neither was he left in hell, neither did his flesh see corruption. 32 This Jesus hath God raised again, whereof all we are witnesses.
Thanks.
some days I wonder if David’s mighty men were giants
I can see why you might think that. Apparently, they were, at least metaphorically.
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