The National tribune., 1896-07-02

Total, 3i0.s22
| Every tribe was represented. We may add
to the above number Jehoiads ~. 81 aud
Zadok ~ 2S). Benjamin sent only 1900.
| They still held out to goodly degree for Saul.
who was of their tribe. As a consequence of
the King being of their tribe, they had en-
| joyed great pre- eminence. We notice the more
! distant tribes sent most represe tatives. We
remember the proverb, "A prophet is not with
out honor" etc. Tie tribes nearest by fur
| Bished the feast with provisions V. 40. This
was fair They had not far to travel. and so
were saved time and expense. We have given
! the number from the tribe of Levi s, 322.
/ See verses 26 %
Hebron witnessed scene of great rejoicing.
V. 30. For there was joy in Israel" When
the righteous bear rule the city rejoices. Prov,
| II: 10. Society is very dependent on Govern
meut. A country with a suitable Constitution
and with good rulers is very happy. The
! Church and the home are often at the mercy
of mob. When all the tribes became united
under David. the Jewish realm thrived. When
! all of the States of the United States are as
one in sympathy and action. our Nation is not
only JOY to us, but goodly example to the
! world.
| The Final AnointiHg
| Providence moves slowly but surely. de-
| cade of years before our lesson Samuel took his
horn, or vial. of oil, sought out the ruddy youth
and designated him by anointment for the
| Kiugship. The southern part of Judah had
! declared their allegiance to him. Now we find
| David recognized nationally. Spontaneously
the people rose as to make David King of
| all Israel. / Ch., 1913. The season covered
three days, and was full of joy and feasting 1
Ch., 12: SO.
/. The place 1t was Hebron, place asso-
ciated with the history of the earliest en-
| trance OF the lsraelites into Canaan. Near it
| was Machpelah, where rested the bodies OF
Abraham. Sarah and other national characters
dear to the Jewish race in the Promised Land.
2. The young King. He was Jesse's young
est son. Killing Goliath, he was famous and
popular. He had been selected by the dicts-
| ton OF jehovah lie was as our lesson opens
30 years of age. ". Compare M, 4 3. and
St. Luke, :23. He was in mature manhood
able to bear the labors and cares of Govern
ment FOR many years.
g. By whom anointed? We read "they
anointed David" We understand by "they"
the Elders mentioned just before. We may
suppose the act performed in reality by some
leading priest, the amounting being in fact
religious rite Possibly by auoiDted in V. 3
we arc to have in mind rather the idea of COM
mon consent, recognition and endorsements of
David's literal anointment by Samuel.
4. We notice that the welcome of David as
King and his coronation. or what was equiva-
lent to it, was at the urgent, unanimous solicit
tation Of the masses of Israelites from all over
the Promised Land. Read / CHI, 12 $40.
They ask the privilege of becoming his SUBJ
jects. They want an opportunity of formally
expressing their loyalty to him. They use
arguments TO show why David should consent
to take the crown and handle the scepter. a.
He was not a foreigner. He was of their own
blood and nationality. He could sympathiZe
with them. He knew them and could adapt
governmental discipline to their needs. b. He
had proved his merit by grand heroic deeds in
the interest of the Israelites. Reference is
probably had in special to his conquest over
Goliath. C. 1t was Gods will he become King.
W. Such King must be success. There
was assurance of Gods help and recognition.
To people believing in Jehovah that was an
important fact. d. He was the unanimous
choice Of the people. 1 Ch.. IL: 80.
5. David's work as King. a. He was to go
on leading the people. w David was
brave man fit TO inspire courage in others;
demanding respect and obedience. b. lie was
TO feed his people. He was to resemble a shep-
herd. The literal feeding of sheep he fully
understood. He was not only to dispense law,
but to exercise tender care. C. He was TO reign.
He was a firm executive officer. Government 1
was not sentiment with him. He saw the
call for order. d. He was to be Captain. The
Jews were hemmed in by enemies They were
necessarily a military people, ruler with
them meant also General in military COM
mand. Many wars we're to be fought, much
conquest Of territory to be made. many ma
tional sights and wrongs from heather nations
TO be redressed
g. The covenant The Government over the
Israelites by David was not tyrannical.
Davds not unlimited monarchy. A
sort Of Magma Cbarta n governmental Consti-
tuition, was drafted. David promised to be a
faithful ruler, while the people pledged their
faith to be dutful subjects.
ha / En- thraa
and one-half years the seat of Government was
at Hebron; the remainder of his term of Office
passed at the new Capital, Jebus. VS.. A, 5;
1 XII, 2:11; CHI, "a.
Suggestions
l. Rulers should have concern for subjects
feeding them, leading them, protecting them.
w.
Q. There should be constitutional under
standing between rulers and subjects. duly OBJ
served on both sides Unlimited monarchy
cannot be tolerated v 81
g. incentives to bravery are laudable. " g.
4. Gods blessing and presence are essential
to governmental success. V. 10.
5. Coronations. inaugurations. etc. should be
accompanied by religious services. va.
6. National unity is desirable. The tribes of
Israel were at che. "Al the tribes" V. l. |
Read Ch. ~: 49, Our AZ States OF the United
States should be as unit.
z. Tho appointment of ruler over a nation
who is foreigner is attended by harmful re-
suits. History is in proof. So our Constitution
forbids the inauguration of President unless
he be of our bone and flesh. vi. Recall in
contrast Macmillan.
8. Military heroes are often selected as rulers
Instances, g.. Washington, Grant. We.
9. Jesus is our ruler. We must be loyal to
him. By his incarnation ne has become of
our bone and flesh. 2 Sa., 5 Il. Christianity
is Feast. l Ch IL: &c. The Holy Communion
is often called feast. Cor, 5 IS. The |
Church should be sort of festal board. The
blessed doctrines of cur Holy Religion, which |
give us such support and comfort are as rich |
viands for orr spiritual growth. There was
Joy in Israel when David ruled and the people |
Toasted Ch.. IL: 80, 40. This is veritable
picture Of the ideal Christian state-unity, |
plenty, joy, kindly ruling, and cheerful sub
lection.
Then, the soldier idea comes In, too. Jesus is |
our Captain. Every tribe promised to fight for |
David. We must be soldiers of the cross ready |
to maintain the rule of Christ.
Edison's Only Speech.
lArgonaml |
Mr.. Edison has only once tried to make |
speech. 1t WAS before girls seminary, |
l. 4 4 Il.