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NASB | 2 Samuel 7:15 but My lovingkindness shall not depart from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Samuel 7:15 "But My lovingkindness and mercy will not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. |
Subject: Why God favours David over Saul |
Bible Note: Hi Doc - I appreciate your answer to my question but I still have concerns. The Spurgeon quote isn't all that helpful because it makes God seem like Man - as if he could hate like we could. Eva Braun loved Hitler! That God loved Jacob is really no surprise at all but that he hated Esau is bizarre because we're talking here about a God who the Bible teaches loves every one of us. The issue for me is consistency. How can God not love Saul? Doesn't he love all of us, regardless of whether we repent or not? I'm not talking about judgement here, because I know we will all be judged and many will go to Hell for not repenting, but God still loves those he sends to Hell doesn't he? All through the Bible God's gracious love is highlighted. Saul though unrepentant was also according to this verse unloved by God. That is the issue I don't get and the issue that scares me. Because if God doesn't love Saul and hates Esau, then he might well Hate me too! This verse challenges my understanding of the character of God and that's why I need a meaningful explanation if you're able and willing to give it. Thanks |