Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 21:1-30
David’s fame (18:1-22:1)Before speaking further of the temple, the writer lists a number of David’s victories in war. These records show how God was strengthening David’s kingdom according to his promise, but they show also why God would not allow David to build the temple. One who had caused so much bloodshed was not a suitable person to build the nation’s sacred place of worship (see 22:7-10).The writer records victories over miscellaneous enemies (18:1-17; see notes on 2 Samuel 8:1-18);... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 21:18
1 Chronicles 21:18 . The angel commanded that David should go and set up an altar This command was a blessed token of reconciliation. For if God had been pleased to kill him, he would not have commanded, because he would not have accepted, a sacrifice at his hands. read more