The Road to the Throne
A Man After God’s Own Heart
Lessons from the Life of David
Part 6: The Making of a King
2nd Samuel picks up at a very interesting time in David’s life. He is awaiting word on how the battle between the Israelites and Philistines went. The events surrounding this reveal a lot about David’s character (1 Samuel 24, 26, 30). When word came that Saul had been killed in battle, David didn’t rejoice that finally he would be king. Instead, he grieved over Saul/Jonathon and punished the man who took credit for ending his life (2 Samuel 1).
Even with the death of Saul, David waited until the Lord said ‘go’ before taking steps to become king. And even then, the path was not easy. Saul’s lone remaining son (Ish-Bosheth) was made king over Israel. Only the tribe of Judah anointed David as their king (2 Samuel 2). Thus, the Jewish people were at war with each other which didn’t end until the murder of Ish-Bosheth when David became the king of a newly united Israel (2 Samuel 3-4).
David’s reign as King of Israel began very well with victories over the Jebusites and Philistines (2 Samuel 5), the establishment of a capital city including a royal palace and the Ark of the Covenant (2 Samuel 6), and a significant promise from God to David (2 Samuel 7). With further military victories and a righteous administration, it seemed nothing could stop David’s kingdom (2 Samuel 8-10).
Lessons from the Life of David
Part 6: The Making of a King
2nd Samuel picks up at a very interesting time in David’s life. He is awaiting word on how the battle between the Israelites and Philistines went. The events surrounding this reveal a lot about David’s character (1 Samuel 24, 26, 30). When word came that Saul had been killed in battle, David didn’t rejoice that finally he would be king. Instead, he grieved over Saul/Jonathon and punished the man who took credit for ending his life (2 Samuel 1).
Even with the death of Saul, David waited until the Lord said ‘go’ before taking steps to become king. And even then, the path was not easy. Saul’s lone remaining son (Ish-Bosheth) was made king over Israel. Only the tribe of Judah anointed David as their king (2 Samuel 2). Thus, the Jewish people were at war with each other which didn’t end until the murder of Ish-Bosheth when David became the king of a newly united Israel (2 Samuel 3-4).
David’s reign as King of Israel began very well with victories over the Jebusites and Philistines (2 Samuel 5), the establishment of a capital city including a royal palace and the Ark of the Covenant (2 Samuel 6), and a significant promise from God to David (2 Samuel 7). With further military victories and a righteous administration, it seemed nothing could stop David’s kingdom (2 Samuel 8-10).
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