DAVID’S MIGHTY MEN
In Hebrews, Paul mentions that things which actually happened in the Old Testament, were shadows of Heavenly principles. In other words, as Spiritual Light shines on a Spiritual or Kingdom Truth, it casts a shadow which is what the actual things were.
So I believe that with David’s Mighty Men, they are a shadow of a Heavenly Truth, and a Kingdom Truth hidden in the Heavenly.
The Heavenly truths which cause the shadows are hidden in the Secret Place of God, to be found by those who seek the Face of Jesus.
So this Word is all about Jesus and His Kingdom. God Bless you as you read on.
At the start let me say that “three” in Kingdom terms, is a very significant number. It stands for “Divine Completeness” or “Perfect Testimony”.
The Godhead ~ Father, Son, Holy Spirit
The Glorified Name of Jesus ~ Lord Jesus Christ
Three realms in the tabernacle
Three main Feasts
The Three days of Jesus
The Three that bear record ~ Father Word Holy Ghost
Three men in the Fiery Furnace
Three Delivered men ~ Noah, Daniel, Job (Ezekiel 14:14)
Three patriarchs ~ Abraham Isaac Jacob
Three Posts on the doorway for the Blood ~ (Ex. 12:7)
Now … In 2 Samuel 23:8, we read of David’s Three Mighty Men.
David had a mighty army in which there were captains, and among his troops and captains, came these Three Mighty Men.
The literal meaning of “mighty” is that they were valiant, strong, champion, giants, men that excelled. So in terms of their might, it was reflected in their actions, and they stood out in David’s troops as men who were different.
You know folks, this is who God looks for today, and I believe that David’s Mighty Men are a shadow of a complete and perfect testimony company in the Kingdom on earth today.
David’s Three Were:
1. Adino. Meaning “Ornament”. He was chief in the seat among the captains, and he slew 800 people at one time with his spear. He was David’s chief. An ornament adds glory and an adornment to something. Adino added a glory to David’s kingdom. He is a shadow of a Kingdom people who wear the Glory of Jesus.
2. Eleazar. Meaning “God is my helper”. In battle, he held the sword and fought until his hand was weary. He arose and gripped the sword in battle against the Philistines by Judah. He is a shadow of a people who stand up, take the sword and prevail and don’t consider their human weakness. They are able to do this with the help of God.
3. Shammah. Meaning “Famous, Renowned”. When the Philistines were trying to take a farm of lentils, the people fled, but Shammah stood his ground in the midst of the field and defended it. He defeated the Philistines and wrought a great victory. He earned widespread fame and reputation for standing his ground as the others fled.
So we see that David’s Mighty Men were mighty in their resolve to stand for the Kingdom in the face of fierce opposition. They could only do this with a calling and anointing of God which David must have recognized. They did not fear, and knew that their help and ability was found only in God.
As a threefold company, they are a shadow of a Kingdom company of people who will serve Jesus, known as the Sons of God.
In v 13, we read that the Philistine troops were in the Valley of Rephaim, and the Three came to the Cave Adullam to help David who was in the garrison of the Philistines.
David was thirsty and longed for water from the well at Bethlehem. The Three broke through the host of the Philistines, got the water from the well, and got it to David.
These men were prepared to fight for their king in the face of opposing forces, and they trusted God. V 17 .. David wouldn’t drink it because he honored that they had risked their blood to get this for him. So he poured it on the ground.
This is a shadow of a people who serve Jesus with no thought of themselves. This of course is what Jesus did when He went to the cross to die for the sin of the world, that we could be forgiven and reconciled to our Father God.
This is a personal challenge to those who desire to serve Jesus. Everything must be surrendered to that including our own personal position.
Now… In V 18,19 we read of another three, but they didn’t attain to the Mighty Three. Abishai (“source of wealth”) was their chief.
In V 20, 23 we see yet another three led by Benaiah (“God is Intelligent”), but they didn’t attain to the Mighty Three, and were after the other three.
So what we have here in David’s Kingdom of Judah, are three companies which had different ranks, and they are a shadow of a Kingdom people today:
The Three Mighty Men – The One Hundred-fold company.
The second company led by Abishai – The Sixty-fold company.
The third company led by Benaiah – The Thirty-fold company.
These are types of Company’s in the Kingdom. These are not physical but Spiritual Company’s – some thirty-fold, some sixty-fold, some one hundred-fold.
You see beloved, God does have different Companies of believers. Jesus Himself did on earth.
He chose twelve disciples
He had three prominent men among them, Peter, James and John.
Of the three, John was His beloved, or most favored.
Jesus still has a Kingdom company who the Bible refers to as His Sons. I believe these to be the one hundred-fold company of His priests who will bear the David’s types of Ornamental Glory, Godly Help and Godly renown. They serve Jesus only, and all things are surrendered to that. They are not afraid of opposition and will break the troops of the enemy to serve their King.
What a Glorious type these Three Mighty Men are. What a Glorious revelation of Kingdom principles.
I share this message that it might bring a clearer understanding of these Kingdom principles. It’s not to elevate people but to reveal the heart of God in these days of His moving.
I want to pose a question:
In terms of the three fold Kingdom company’s, where do you see yourself? In the thirty, the sixty or the one hundred realms?
God is the one who places us, but He does it on the basis of our commitment and walk.
Where have you set your desire? Do you desire to attain to the highest realm in God, or are you content to dwell in the outer courts.
I think it all gets down to the hearts. The heart which God seeks is the one which seeks after the Face of Jesus, and will sacrifice all things to Him. There can be no other idols before Him. (read message on The Tabernacles).
We are in the last hours of the Church day and the Kingdom Day of Jesus will overtake in this earth. The morning star is arising in the east and the Feast of Tabernacles will Glorify Jesus as Lord and King. The captives will be brought from religious Babylon, and the Spiritual temples made ready for great and mighty Day of The Lord.
I pray that this word may bring understanding of a precious shadow in David’s Three Mighty Men.
If you have read this and you are not born-again, then I encourage you to ask Jesus into your life. This is an act of Faith built on your confession that He is God's Son, that He died on the cross for your sin and that He arose from the dead. If you will believe, repent of your sin and ask Jesus into your heart, you will be born again. God Bless you. Email me and I will encourage you in your walk.
Always for Jesus
Larry Wilson.
