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1 | Why did David choose five stones? | John 3:16 | 4manna | 132559 | ||
Hmm. I am concerned for you. Your beef is with God, and not me. I am but a humble servant of the most High. His Word is Sufficient, and if it cuts you then I would "exam yourself" as Paul teaches us. I would send you to Hebrews 3:16-18 where Paul teaches of the sharpness of Scripture. We agree in this forum resonse that are arguments are biblically sound and supported. That is all I did, was iterate Scripture. | ||||||
2 | Why did David choose five stones? | John 3:16 | 4manna | 132549 | ||
And my reply would be.... I would say you are reading into the scriptures your own suppositions. Where the scriptures are silent let them be silent. What God gives us is sufficient; 2 Timothy 3:16,17. God also warns us not to add to His Word; Rev 21:18. | ||||||
3 | Why did David choose five stones? | John 3:16 | 4manna | 132543 | ||
There is ample evidence in 1 Chron 20 also whereby the additonal 4 stones could have been reserved for Goliath's 4 sons. But how would have David known Goliath had 4 sons or 4 brothers for that matter. See 1 Samuel 17:26. "For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?" What we do know and is spoken often prior to chapter 17 of 1 Sam is the 5 lords of the Philistines. It is mentioned several times. That David would have known. Either way I think it can be concluded that the stones were held for preparation for retaliation. The Philistines are described as "Proud" Zech 9:6. If one segment of the Philistines "champion" was not successful, wouldn't it be pride to send in the next segment's "champion"? The point or moral to the story is two fold. Trust in the Lord and believe in your heart that He is a Holy God. But, secondly I think it teaches us the wisdom of being prepared for known issues (the ones before us), and let God handle the unknown. | ||||||