These two chapters catalog David's defeat of several enemies. It is important to note that Joshua and the Israelites did not conquer all of the Canaanite enemies during their push into the promised land. This failure to follow through with God's word left the Israelites vulnerable to attacks - which happened many times during the time of the Judges & Saul. David honored the Lord and finished the work by defeating many of the enemies that had plagued Israel.
So, what can we learn from this? Listen to God & do what He says. God knows our hearts & the hearts of those around us. God has a purpose and a plan. If you ask the Lord for guidance, be prepared to follow it. The Israelites cried out to God for freedom, yet they didn't follow God's plan, leaving themselves open to attack. When you cry out to God, don't leave yourself open. Instead, know that His plan has a good and true purpose that will keep you out of trouble.
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