1Sa 18:30 | KingComments | STEP | The law exempts men in the first year of their marriage from military service ( ), but David has too much patriotism to take advantage of that exemption. After he is married, he perseveres in his good services to Israel. David’s action against the Philistines, as soon as they go out to battle, is much more successful than anything that the servants of Saul have undertaken against them. By his prosperity, his name comes upon the lips of all. His name shows who he is. The people are impressed by his unselfishness and pleasant character.

‏ 1 Samuel 18:30

Prosperity of David in the Battle

The law exempts men in the first year of their marriage from military service (Deu 24:5), but David has too much patriotism to take advantage of that exemption. After he is married, he perseveres in his good services to Israel.

David’s action against the Philistines, as soon as they go out to battle, is much more successful than anything that the servants of Saul have undertaken against them. By his prosperity, his name comes upon the lips of all. His name shows who he is. The people are impressed by his unselfishness and pleasant character.