In this chapter we have, I. David’s kingdom established, 1 Chron. 14:1–2. II. His family built up, 1 Chron. 14:3–7. III. His enemies, the Philistines, routed in two campaigns, 1 Chron. 14:8–17. This is repeated here from 2 Sam. 5:11–25, &c.

We may observe here, 1. There is no man that has such a sufficiency in himself but he has need of his neighbours and has reason to be thankful for their help: David had a very large kingdom, Hiram a very little one; yet David could not build himself a house to his mind unless Hiram furnished him…

This narrative of David’s triumph over the Philistines is much the same with that, 2 Sam. 5:17–25, &c. 1. Let the attack which the Philistines made upon David forbid us to be secure in any settlement or advancement, and engage us to expect molestation in this world.