Several names make the round in history texts because of their exploits on the field of battle. Europe will not forget the French general Napoleon Bonaparte because of his many conquests. The Greeks and the rest of the world will always remember Alexander the Great. These made their marks in the theatre of war. They help us understand our text which says “David made himself a name”. What that means is that he became more prominent. Interestingly, that happened after a victory over the Syrians. What peaked here began when he first took down Goliath. The women, through their song, inferred that that exploit was like taking down ten thousand. From that time, every victory meant more renown for him. Now, except for those whose career is in the military, not many people will be involved in physical combat. Notwithstanding, everybody is in one battle or another. Should you find yourself locked in battle, don’t despair. That may be your way to breakthrough and prominence.
” The great names can inspire on earth, but the name of Jesus is powerful and applicable in heaven, on earth, and beneath the earth. All knees must bow to the supreme name. “
A bigger picture of this is looking at the Lord Jesus. Paul the Apostle wrote to the Philippians and revealed a mystery about the name of Jesus. For humbling Himself to the point of death, doing battle with the hordes of hell, the Father gave Him a name that is higher than any other. Here is a major difference between the great names we have in history text and that of the Lord. The great names can inspire on earth, but the name of Jesus is powerful and applicable in heaven, on earth, and beneath the earth. All knees must bow to the supreme name. That name is now a divine gift to all who believe.