1 Valiant leader was JOSHUA, son of Nun, assistant to Moses in the prophetic office, Formed to be, as his name implies, the great savior of God's chosen ones, To punish the enemy and to win the inheritance for Israel.
2 What glory was his when he raised his arm, to brandish his javelin against the city!
3 And who could withstand him when he fought the battles of the LORD?
4 Did he not by his power stop the sun, so that one day became two?
5 He called upon the Most High God when his enemies beset him on all sides, And God Most High gave answer to him in hailstones of tremendous power,
6 Which he rained down upon the hostile army till on the slope he destroyed the foe; That all the doomed nations might know that the LORD was watching over his people's battles. And because he was a devoted follower of God
7 and in Moses' lifetime showed himself loyal, He and CALEB, son of Jephunneh, when they opposed the rebel assembly, Averted God's anger from the people and suppressed the wicked complaint--
8 Because of this, they were the only two spared from the six hundred thousand infantry, To lead the people into their inheritance, the land flowing with milk and honey.
9 And the strength he gave to Caleb remained with him even in his old age Till he won his way onto the summits of the land; his family too received an inheritance,
10 That all the people of Jacob might know how good it is to be a devoted follower of the LORD.
11 The JUDGES, too, each one of them, whose hearts were not deceived, Who did not abandon God: may their memory be ever blessed,
12 Their bones return to life from their resting place, and their names receive fresh luster in their children!
13 Beloved of his people, dear to his Maker, dedicated from his mother's womb, Consecrated to the LORD as a prophet, was SAMUEL, the judge and priest. At God's word he established the kingdom and anointed princes to rule the people.
14 By the law of the LORD he judged the nation, when he visited the encampments of Jacob.
15 As a trustworthy prophet he was sought out and his words proved him true as a seer.
16 He, too, called upon God, and offered him a suckling lamb;
17 Then the LORD thundered forth from heaven, and the tremendous roar of his voice was heard.
18 He brought low the rulers of the enemy and destroyed all the lords of the Philistines.
19 When Samuel approached the end of his life, he testified before the LORD and his anointed prince, "No bribe or secret gift have I taken from any man!" and no one dared gainsay him.
20 Even when he lay buried, his guidance was sought; he made known to the king his fate, And from the grave he raised his voice as a prophet, to put an end to wickedness.
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Ecclesiastical 46 presents a list of biblical leaders and heroes who were blessed by God and honored by the people of Israel. Among them, stands out the figure of King David, who is praised for his courage, wisdom and piety. The following verses are related to the topics covered in this chapter:
1 Samuel 16:13: "Then Samuel took the horn of olive oil, and anointed it among his brothers; and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord he seized David; then Samuel rose, and returned to Ramá." This verse refers to David's anointing as King of Israel by Samuel, showing how he was chosen by God to lead the people.
1 Samuel 17:45: "Then David said to the Philistine, You come to me with a sword, and with a throw, and with a shield; but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the god of hosts of Israel, whom Africaled. " This verse describes David's courage in facing Goliath, showing how he trusted God to help him overcome his enemies.
1 Kings 2:10-11: "And David slept with his parents, and was buried in the city of David. And he reigned in his place Solomon, his son, who established the throne of the Lord's kingdom upon Israel." This verse refers to the death of David and his succession for his son Solomon, showing how David left a lasting legacy as a great king of Israel.
Psalm 51:10: "Creates in me, O God, a pure heart, and renews in me a straight spirit." This verse refers to Psalm 51, which is traditionally attributed to David and describes his prayer of repentance after his sin with Bathsheba. He shows David's humility and his desire to have a pure heart before God.
Hebrews 11:32: "And what more will I be? Because time would be lacking from Gideon, and Barak, and Samson, and Jephth, and David, and Samuel and Prophets." This verse is part of the "gallery of faith" in Hebrews 11, which highlights notable figures from the Old Testament that lived by faith. David is included in this list, showing how he was recognized as a great hero of faith.
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