King David In The Bible
The Kings of Israel are listed in the book of 1 Chronicles. There are also listed all the genealogies of Israel. Saul, the first ruler in Israel, was of the tribe of Benjamin. Saul was a ruler who became extremely jealous, because David was favored by God. Therefore Saul pursued him at every chance in order to slay him. However, Saul was never successful, although there were many close calls. Each time Saul came close to slaying him, a cry would go out to God and a way of escape would be provided. Saul's reign ended by being overcome by the Philistines. In order not to be taken captive and abused by the enemies, Saul and the armor bearers fell on their swords and died. Since David was a strong leader of Israel even during the reign of Saul, the tribes set him as ruler over them, which they could not have done without God's blessings. God told David earlier that he would shepherd Israel and rule over them. Therefore this prophecy came true.
King David in the Bible was a sheep herder prior to becoming ruler in Israel. The ruler was described as having a ruddy or red complexion. Second Samuel describes King David in the Bible as good-looking and having beautiful eyes. Samuel was commanded by God to anoint the lad to be king over Israel. Samuel knew the future ruler was in the house of Jesse. So, Samuel went to Jesse, asking that Jesse's sons be brought before him. Upon reviewing them, Samuel declared that none of them were the anointed. At the time, the future ruler was tending sheep away from what was happening. Samuel asked Jesse if there were any more sons in the family, at which time David was brought before the prophet. Then, Samuel anointed David. However, he would not become ruler for quite some time. The lad would serve in the army under Saul and win many victories in battle, becoming well-known to the people of Israel for this time of military service. For these reasons, Saul would become jealous and begin pursuit of the future ruler.
David was one of the greatest kings of all the kings of Israel ever to reign. It is through the lineage of David that Jesus was born. The Bible follows his lineage up to the time of Christ. In fact, the Bible is the entire genealogical history of Jesus which includes the beginning of the creation of the world, and tells of man's relationship to God. David had many sons from his wives and concubines. One of the most famous concubines was Bathsheba, who was the wife of Uriah the Hittite. Uriah was a soldier in Israel's army. When David saw Bathsheba, he took her to bed, and sent her husband to the front where the battle was the most fearsome. There Uriah died, and God later judged David for this sin by allowing the child he had by Bathsheba to die. However, the second son born by Bathsheba would be used of God to build the temple. This child's name was Solomon. Because of sinning with Bathsheba, God said a son would be the one to build this temple, even though it was David's desire to do this. God decide the temple would be built by Solomon.
The books in the Bible that discuss the reigns of the kings of Israel are histories of the kings born in David's lineage. There were not only evil rulers, but rulers who were righteous. The historical books tell of the reigns of the kings of Israel alongside those of the kings of Judah. Each time the history of a ruler of Israel is given, the same period of time would be re-told about the reign of a ruler in Judah. For the most part, the rulers were disobedient, and the histories end with the captivity of Israel by the Assyrians into Babylon.
King David in the Bible was the first king to overtake Jerusalem, which was first inhabited by the Jebusites in the land of Jebbus. It would be this site, in Jerusalem, where son Solomon would build the temple. Throughout all the years that the lineage of David would reign, God would use enemies from the surrounding lands to discipline them when ever they disobeyed Him. This is a repeating pattern throughout the scriptures. God uses the circumstances His people are in, in order to bring them back into an acceptable relationship to Himself. In fact, all of the history of mankind, beginning with the fall of Adam and Eve, is all about God bringing man back into line in order to have a loving relationship with Himself. The center of affection is His creation, man. Mankind is the apple of God's eye. Therefore, it should not surprise the student of the Bible that God wants to have a personal relationship with anyone. God loves man so much that He sent His only son to die on the cross for everyone's sin. One could even say that the histories of the Kings of Israel are a narrative of a loving Father who disciplines those whom He loves.
No matter where one reads in the scriptures about King David in the Bible, a picture of love is presented in many different forms. Each form includes some form of redemption from the sins committed by the people, and also includes God's response of acceptance and love when they are back in the fold once again. Isn't it wonderful that God loves us so much!
King David in the Bible was a sheep herder prior to becoming ruler in Israel. The ruler was described as having a ruddy or red complexion. Second Samuel describes King David in the Bible as good-looking and having beautiful eyes. Samuel was commanded by God to anoint the lad to be king over Israel. Samuel knew the future ruler was in the house of Jesse. So, Samuel went to Jesse, asking that Jesse's sons be brought before him. Upon reviewing them, Samuel declared that none of them were the anointed. At the time, the future ruler was tending sheep away from what was happening. Samuel asked Jesse if there were any more sons in the family, at which time David was brought before the prophet. Then, Samuel anointed David. However, he would not become ruler for quite some time. The lad would serve in the army under Saul and win many victories in battle, becoming well-known to the people of Israel for this time of military service. For these reasons, Saul would become jealous and begin pursuit of the future ruler.
David was one of the greatest kings of all the kings of Israel ever to reign. It is through the lineage of David that Jesus was born. The Bible follows his lineage up to the time of Christ. In fact, the Bible is the entire genealogical history of Jesus which includes the beginning of the creation of the world, and tells of man's relationship to God. David had many sons from his wives and concubines. One of the most famous concubines was Bathsheba, who was the wife of Uriah the Hittite. Uriah was a soldier in Israel's army. When David saw Bathsheba, he took her to bed, and sent her husband to the front where the battle was the most fearsome. There Uriah died, and God later judged David for this sin by allowing the child he had by Bathsheba to die. However, the second son born by Bathsheba would be used of God to build the temple. This child's name was Solomon. Because of sinning with Bathsheba, God said a son would be the one to build this temple, even though it was David's desire to do this. God decide the temple would be built by Solomon.
The books in the Bible that discuss the reigns of the kings of Israel are histories of the kings born in David's lineage. There were not only evil rulers, but rulers who were righteous. The historical books tell of the reigns of the kings of Israel alongside those of the kings of Judah. Each time the history of a ruler of Israel is given, the same period of time would be re-told about the reign of a ruler in Judah. For the most part, the rulers were disobedient, and the histories end with the captivity of Israel by the Assyrians into Babylon.
King David in the Bible was the first king to overtake Jerusalem, which was first inhabited by the Jebusites in the land of Jebbus. It would be this site, in Jerusalem, where son Solomon would build the temple. Throughout all the years that the lineage of David would reign, God would use enemies from the surrounding lands to discipline them when ever they disobeyed Him. This is a repeating pattern throughout the scriptures. God uses the circumstances His people are in, in order to bring them back into an acceptable relationship to Himself. In fact, all of the history of mankind, beginning with the fall of Adam and Eve, is all about God bringing man back into line in order to have a loving relationship with Himself. The center of affection is His creation, man. Mankind is the apple of God's eye. Therefore, it should not surprise the student of the Bible that God wants to have a personal relationship with anyone. God loves man so much that He sent His only son to die on the cross for everyone's sin. One could even say that the histories of the Kings of Israel are a narrative of a loving Father who disciplines those whom He loves.
No matter where one reads in the scriptures about King David in the Bible, a picture of love is presented in many different forms. Each form includes some form of redemption from the sins committed by the people, and also includes God's response of acceptance and love when they are back in the fold once again. Isn't it wonderful that God loves us so much!
King David In The Bible
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