1Ch 18:9 | MHM | STEP | David’s Victories, Gifts, and Justice This section shows us important lessons from David’s life as king. We learn that it is wise to make friends with those who have God’s presence. We also see that everything God gives us should be used to honour Him. David’s success was not just for his own benefit—he used his power to help his people and serve God’s purposes. The way David ruled points us to Jesus, the perfect King. v. 9-10 : When the king of Hamath heard about David’s victories, he sent messengers to congratulate David and brought him valuable gifts (1 Chronicles 18:9-10 ). This teaches us that it is wise to be on good terms with those whom God is helping. Fighting against God’s chosen one is pointless. Instead, like Psalm 2:12 says, Kiss the Son, lest he be angry (Psalm 2:12 ). The best gifts we can bring to God are not gold or silver, but our hearts and our sincere love—our whole lives as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1 ).

‏ 1 Chronicles 18:9

David’s Victories, Gifts, and Justice

This section shows us important lessons from David’s life as king. We learn that it is wise to make friends with those who have God’s presence. We also see that everything God gives us should be used to honour Him. David’s success was not just for his own benefit—he used his power to help his people and serve God’s purposes. The way David ruled points us to Jesus, the perfect King.

v. 9-10: When the king of Hamath heard about David’s victories, he sent messengers to congratulate David and brought him valuable gifts (1 Chronicles 18:9-10 ^a). This teaches us that it is wise to be on good terms with those whom God is helping. Fighting against God’s chosen one is pointless. Instead, like Psalm 2:12 says, Kiss the Son, lest he be angry(Psalm 2:12 ^b). The best gifts we can bring to God are not gold or silver, but our hearts and our sincere love—our whole lives as living sacrifices(Romans 12:1 ^c).