In this video listen to 2 Samuel Chapter 23, read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In 2 Samuel Chapter 23 we have another psalm to add to the 73 in the book of Psalms. David is not only a significant character, but also a significant writer in scripture. Finally we have here a prophecy, and Acts 2:30 tells us that David was a prophet and we see that in this song, and in others also. This is a Messianic Song. After the song we have a list of David’s mighty men, and some of their deeds.

There was a time when David’s hometown, Bethlehem, where Jesus was to be later born, was under Philistine occupation. During the time of Saul’s reign, large sections of Israel ended up under ...