Through King David’s conquest, he received gold, silver, and brass, which were to be used when Solomon built the temple, as well as multiple chariots with their horses. The horses that he didn’t keep, he had them hamstrung, which seems very cruel, so, of course, I questioned it, and wouldn’t you know, it was answered promptly. My commentary said that it was against the law to kill them, even though it seems more humane. David was a good man, with a great heart, making us believe he didn’t want to leave them like that, but had no choice, because he didn’t need them and didn’t want to leave them for his enemy’s use. He was highly successful in war because he was committed to God and trusted Him, so He helped him to succeed at conquering his enemies. God is also committed to our success against our enemies, even though we fight not against flesh and blood, but the powers and principalities of the evil world. He has given us the tools to overcome their advances and keep them at bay. Use the power God gave you through Jesus to defeat the enemy that is lurking around every corner; they are closer than you think. Sleep in your armor so you are ready for any battle that might ensue. We are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ our Lord!
And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: David also houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved of them an hundred chariots. 1 Chronicles 18:4
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