Chapter 22 3, 4. David’s Care for His Parents—David’s anxiety was not all for himself, although he realized his peril. He thought of his father and mother, and he concluded that he must seek another refuge for them. He went to the king of Moab, and the Lord put it into the heart of the monarch to courteously grant to the beloved parents of David an asylum in Mizpeh, and they were not disturbed, even in the midst of the enemies of Israel. From this history, we may all learn precious lessons of filial love. The Bible plainly condemns the unfaithfulness of parents to their children, and the disobedience of children to their parents. Religion in the home is of priceless value (The Signs of the Times, September 7, 1888). {2BC 1018.6}

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3. 4. Davids omsorg for sine forældre. - Davids iver var ikke kun for ham selv, selv han erkendte sin fare. Han tænkte på sin fader og moder, og han konkluderede at han måtte søge en anden tilflugt. Han tog til Moabs konge, og Herren lagde i monarkens hjerte at give Davids forældre et asyl i Mezpa, og de blev ikke forstyrret, endog midt iblandt Israels fjender. Fra denne beretning, kan vi lære alle de dyrebare lektier om en søns kærlighed. Bibelen fordømmer tydeligt forældres upålidelighed mod deres børn, (1019) og børns ulydighed mod deres forældre. Religion i hjemmet er af uvurderlig værdi (ST 7. sept., 1888).