1Ch 14:2, So David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, for his kingdom was highly exalted FOR THE SAKE OF HIS PEOPLE ISRAEL.
David knew that his exaltation was for the benefit of Israel!
1Ki 10:9, Blessed be the LORD your God, who delighted in you, setting you on the throne of Israel! BECAUSE THE LORD HAS LOVED ISRAEL FOREVER, THEREFORE HE MADE YOU KING, to do justice and righteousness.”
1Ch 14:11, So they went up to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them there. Then David said, “God has broken through my enemies by my hand like a breakthrough of water…
It’s so easy to take credit for a great victory, yet David clearly gives credit to GOD!
Psa 144:1, Blessed be the LORD my Rock, WHO TRAINS MY HANDS FOR WAR, AND MY FINGERS FOR BATTLE
1Ch 14:16-17, SO DAVID DID AS GOD COMMANDED HIM, and they drove back the army of the Philistines from Gibeon as far as Gezer. Then the fame of David went out into all lands, and the LORD BROUGHT THE FEAR OF HIM UPON ALL NATIONS.
There is a blessing when we obey GOD and do what HIS will!
Joh 13:17, IF YOU KNOW THESE THINGS, BLESSED ARE YOU IF YOU DO THEM.
SEEK THE LORD, DO WHAT HE ASKED OF YOU AND GIVE HIM THE GLORYL; FOR IT IS HE THAT HAS GIVING YOU THE ABILITY TO DO IT!