Twice the names of David's mighty men are mentioned in the Bible, and both times, one name stands out, that of Uriah the Hittite. It is difficult to read that name without feeling a deep sorrow. Here was a man that was mighty and faithful to his king. Yet he was betrayed by that very king because of something the king desired. David, the king wanted Uriah's wife and in the end, Uriah died protecting the honor of the one who betrayed him.
He died because of David's sin, or said another way, the burden of David's sin became his death sentence. Much like God's own son for whom our sins became a death sentence.
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. - Isaiah 53:4-6 KJV
There were the mighty men of David, and then there is God's might. Both are victorious, but the mighty men experienced only temporal victories, while Christ's victory is eternal.
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