John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Chronicles 20:1
1Ch 20:1 And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out [to battle], Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. Ver. 1. And it came to pass. ] See 2 Samuel 11:1 , See Trapp on " 2Sa 11:1 " But David tarried at Jerusalem. ] And there committed adultery with Bathsheba; 2Sa 11:1-5 but the author of those two... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 20:1-8
1 Chronicles 20:1-8And it came to pass, that after the year was expired.The capture of RabbahFrom its capture and punishment of its people we learn--I. That in spiritual warfare there must be no cessation. Rest gives advantage to the enemy, and may delay or frustrate the end in view. “Forwards, children, forwards”! urged Blucher, in meeting Wellington at Waterloo.1. Make needful preparation.2. Be ready for every advantage. “The time to go out” must be discovered and seized.II. That in... read more