Lux Domini
And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.

Key themes

Justice and mercyDavidic covenantSin and judgmentMercy

Glossary

David Person

Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .

Edom Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.

Valley of Salt Place

Biblical special. Modern identification: Es Sebkha.