1Ch 20:2-3 | KingComments | STEP | The history of Joab’s conquest of Rabbah is also described in 2 Samuel 11-12. The words of here we also read in 2 Samuel 11 ( ). Then, in the section of 2 Samuel 11:2-12:25, the sin of David with Bathsheba is described. We find nothing about that here. From 2 Samuel 12:26 onward it is further described what we read here in 1 Chronicles 20 from . This has to do with God’s purpose with the books of the Chronicles. In these books God describes the history of His people and of His own as it proceeds according to His purpose. Therefore, in the books of the Chronicles the weaknesses and sins of the believers are often ignored. This fits with this book, because we see in it the fulfillment of the ways and thoughts of God in the house of His chosen king. In the story of the conquest of Rabbah, the emphasis is on the reign of David ( ). Joab besieges Rabbah, but for the rest we see what David does. He takes the crown of the defeated enemy. This crown represents a great value. This crown is placed on his head. It refers to the appearance of the Lord Jesus to accept His dominion. When that moment is there, He will appear, with “on His head many diadems” ( ).

‏ 1 Chronicles 20:2-3

David Conquers Rabbah

The history of Joab’s conquest of Rabbah is also described in 2 Samuel 11-12. The words of 1Chr 20:1 here we also read in 2 Samuel 11 (2Sam 11:1). Then, in the section of 2 Samuel 11:2-12:25, the sin of David with Bathsheba is described. We find nothing about that here. From 2 Samuel 12:26 onward it is further described what we read here in 1 Chronicles 20 from 1Chr 20:2.

This has to do with God’s purpose with the books of the Chronicles. In these books God describes the history of His people and of His own as it proceeds according to His purpose. Therefore, in the books of the Chronicles the weaknesses and sins of the believers are often ignored. This fits with this book, because we see in it the fulfillment of the ways and thoughts of God in the house of His chosen king.

In the story of the conquest of Rabbah, the emphasis is on the reign of David (1Chr 20:2-3). Joab besieges Rabbah, but for the rest we see what David does. He takes the crown of the defeated enemy. This crown represents a great value. This crown is placed on his head. It refers to the appearance of the Lord Jesus to accept His dominion. When that moment is there, He will appear, with “on His head many diadems” (Rev 19:12).