Julie
We have now come to David being named King and these two chapters basically list all of the men who fought on his side.
This psalm brings us to the end of Book One. It is asking for God's grace and for help with his enemies.
Michelle
I found a few things of interest in these chapters. First, it seems that there are many who are intent on making David king. They come willingly to fight for him. Second, as there are so many volunteering, one would assume they also are believers in God at that time, but it doesn't say that specifically. Just that they are coming to David's aid. And his army grows.
There's a devotional with chapter 11. It talks of Perfect timing and asks do you ever get tired of waiting for God to keep his promises. As the people watched Saul disobeying God they waited and waited for things to change. It was many years before David was anointed king. This part struck me, "The prophets and New Testament writers have promised that the King of kings, Jesus Christ is coming again to establish his perfect kingdom. So what is he waiting for? Haven't things gotten bad enough? Isn't there enough pain, sorrow, corruption and cruelty in the world?" I think there are many of us that are asking those same questions even now. It does on to quote Peter, "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise...Instead he is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." He is waiting for everyone who will come to saving faith, then he will keep his promise. We just need to be patient.
This psalm sounds like he is asking for forgiveness. But also it feels a bit conceited. As there is a part when he talks of his integrity and how he knows God is pleased with him. I'm not sure why it made me feel that way.
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