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David
Updated: Oct 13, 2020
“The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people.” (1 Samuel 13:14)
Date
1041 BC - 971 BC
Reign in United Kingdom
David was king 1011 - 971 BC.
Death: Natural causes
Evaluation: Good king
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16 – 1 Kings 2; 1 Chronicles 11-29
Summary
David was the youngest son of Jesse from the tribe of Judah. Before he became king of Israel, David was shepherd of his father’s flocks in Bethlehem. Early on, David was anointed by the prophet Samuel.
A talented musician, David was called to play in King Saul’s court. Later, a Philistine giant named Goliath challenged anyone in Israel to one-on-one combat. David accepted the challenge and defeated him with a stone from a sling.
Following his victory over Goliath, David was placed in charge of a thousand troops. He became a loyal friend to Saul’s son, Jonathan, and married Saul’s daughter, Michal. David’s success aroused a jealousy rage in Saul. David fled, and he became a hunted outlaw.
After Saul died, David became king and united Israel. He made Jerusalem the capital city and brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. David committed adultery with Bathsheba and murdered her husband. He was punished with the death of their infant son, but God forgave him. David was the father of Solomon and God gave him the plans for the temple. (1 Samuel 16:1-1 Kings 1:53; 1 Chronicles 11:1-29:30)
Character
Faithful, loyal, and brave. (1 Samuel 17:1-18:8, 20:1-42; 24:1-22; Hebrews 11:32-34)
Passionate and worshipful. Wrote many of the Psalms (2 Samuel 5:1-7:29; Psalm 27:4; 101)
Lustful, yet remorseful (2 Samuel 11:1—12:15; Psalm 51)
A man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22)
Symbolism
David wrote that the Messiah would sit at the right hand of God, and rule forever. He would be the people’s priest (go-between) with God. (Psalm 110)
Jesus is the Messiah, who sits at God’s right hand, and is the priest (middle-man) for all who believe in Him. (Acts 2:34Hebrews 5:5-10)
Challenges
Challenging the Philistine giant Goliath at a young age (1 Samuel 17:1-58)
Remaining loyal to King Saul even while Saul was trying to kill him. (1 Samuel 24:1-22; 26:1-25)
Committing adultery with Bathsheba and murdering her husband, Uriah, one of his loyal warriors, to cover it up. (2 Samuel 11:1-26)
Managing his dysfunctional family. (2 Samuel 13:1-19:8)
Lessons
Strength comes from faith in God who desires justice and ultimately peace. (1 Samuel 1:1-58)
God created all people with the desire to worship Him with all of their heart. (Psalm 18; 19; 27; 103; 122; 138)
God forgives sin and can redeem any situation. (2 Samuel 11:1-26; Psalm 51)
Genealogy of Jesus Christ
"Also the neighbor women gave him a name, saying, “There is a son born to Naomi.” And they called his name Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David." (Ruth 4:17)
Prophecy of Jesus Christ
"The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool." (Psalm 110:1)
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