Ecclesiasticus, 46
9. The Lord gave strength also unto Caleb, which remained with him unto his old age: so that he entered upon the high places of the land, and his seed obtained it for an heritage:
9. The Lord gave strength also unto Caleb, which remained with him unto his old age: so that he entered upon the high places of the land, and his seed obtained it for an heritage:
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.
“O grau sublime da humildade é não só reconhecer a abnegação, mas amá-la.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina