I Samuel 22:2

And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented ["bitter"Job 3:20], gathered themselves unto him [David]; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.

I Samuel 22:2

Compare Spiritual with Spiritual (1 Corinthians 2:12-14; John 5:39)--

I Samuel 22:2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him [David]; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.

II Thessalonians 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto Him, . . .



I Samuel 22:2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him [David]; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.

Hebrews 2:10 For it became Him [the Lord Jesus Christ], for Whom are all things, and by Whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.



I Samuel 22:2 And every one that was in distress[cp. Ps 107:17-20], and every one that was in debt [cp. Matt 6:12], and every one that was discontented [cp. Rom 3:10-14] gathered themselves unto him [David]; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.

Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My burden is light.



I Samuel 22:2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented ["bitter"Job 3:20], gathered themselves unto him [David]; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.

Luke 18:36-43 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. And he cried, saying, Jesus, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto Him: and when he was come near, He asked him, saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.


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Romans 16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
I Peter 5:11 To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.