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"But Abishai the son of Zeruiah came to his aid, and struck the Philistine and killed him. Then the men of David swore to him, saying, “You shall go out no more with us to battle, lest you quench the lamp of Israel.”

David's nephew Abishai saved the King's life. As they pondered out how David had come very close to death, they told him not to participate with them in any more battles, an admonition the king seems to have taken to heart. Through his leadership David, as figurative lamp of Israel, provided Political, Military and Spiritual light to the Nation.

This kept me thinking why "hanging the boots" on is very important. It's good to be sensitive and know when to stop the active engagement in whatever field it is, as you age out to allow young and energetic men to continue with the work. Your wisdom is handy insead of dying unnecessary deaths...

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, once said: "I took taxi one day to the BBC office for an interview.
When I arrived, I asked the driver to wait for me for forty minutes until I got back, but the driver apologized and said, "I can't, because I have to go home to listen to Winston Churchill's speech".
I was amazed and delighted with the man's desire to listen to my speech! So I took out ten pounds and gave it to the taxi driver without telling him who I was. When the driver collected the money, he said: "I'll wait for hours until you come back sir! And let Churchill go to hell !".
You can see how principles have been modified against money; nations sold for money; honour for money; families split for money; friends separated for money; people killed for money; and people being made slaves to money.