What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 15:28? See • The word “See” is David’s way of drawing Zadok’s full attention, much like Moses’ “See, I set before you” in Deuteronomy 11:26 or Jesus’ frequent “Truly, truly” in John 1:51. • It marks a decisive moment: David is making a strategic, faith-filled decision in the middle of crisis (compare 2 Samuel 15:25–26). • Instead of panic, David speaks calmly, signaling confidence in God’s sovereignty (Psalm 4:8; Psalm 46:10). I will wait • David chooses patient trust rather than rash action, echoing Psalm 27:14, “Wait for the LORD; be strong and courageous.” • Waiting in Scripture is active dependence, not idleness (Isaiah 40:31; Micah 7:7). • By pledging to wait, David contrasts himself with Saul, who lost the kingdom by refusing to wait (1 Samuel 13:8–14). • This stance reveals humble submission to God’s timing (Psalm 37:7). at the fords of the wilderness • The “fords” refer to shallow crossings of the Jordan, a natural checkpoint (Joshua 2:7; Judges 3:28). • This spot gives David quick access back to Jerusalem while providing a buffer from Absalom. • The location recalls earlier redemptive moments at the Jordan—the entry into Canaan (Joshua 4:19) and Elijah’s parting (2 Kings 2:6)—reminding readers of God’s past deliverance. • Standing in the wilderness underscores David’s exile motif, paralleling Israel’s own wilderness testing (Exodus 16:1). until word comes • David expects communication, not guesswork; faith uses means. • The phrase anticipates the covert messenger system that later involves Ahimaaz and Jonathan (2 Samuel 17:17–21). • Scripture often links waiting with receiving a word—think of Habakkuk 2:1, “I will watch to see what He will say to me,” and Proverbs 25:25, “Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land.” from you • Zadok and the priests become David’s trusted eyes and ears (2 Samuel 15:35–36). • Leaders wisely surround themselves with faithful informants (Proverbs 11:14; Ecclesiastes 4:9–10). • David honors the priestly office by entrusting them, reflecting Numbers 27:21 where priests sought the Lord’s guidance for national decisions. to inform me • The goal is clear guidance to act in alignment with God’s unfolding plan (Psalm 32:8; Isaiah 30:21). • Later, the priests’ report enables David to escape Absalom’s immediate threat (2 Samuel 17:21). • Ultimately, all true guidance points to God Himself, fulfilled in Christ who says, “I will come to you” (John 14:18) and in the Spirit who “will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). summary 2 Samuel 15:28 shows David pausing in faith amid upheaval. He commands attention (“See”), commits to patient trust (“I will wait”), chooses a strategic yet symbolic location (“at the fords of the wilderness”), relies on timely revelation (“until word comes”), delegates to faithful servants (“from you”), and seeks clear guidance (“to inform me”). The verse models godly leadership: combining prayerful waiting, practical planning, and confident expectation that the Lord will direct every step. |
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