Beginning of the End - Ellen G. White

this land, from the river of Egypt to the great river, the River
Euphrates." (Genesis 15:18). Israel had become a mighty nation,
respected and feared by surrounding peoples. David commanded, as
few sovereigns in any age have been able to command, the
affections and allegiance of his people. He had honored God, and
God was now honoring him.
But danger lurked in the middle of prosperity. In the time of his
greatest outward triumph David was at the greatest risk, and met his
most humiliating defeat.
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