1 Samuel closes with the collapse of Saul’s kingship following the death of Saul and his sons. 2 Samuel opens with David hearing the news of the death of Saul. The scene is thus set for David to fill the leadership vacuum left behind by Saul. The rise of David as king and the inauguration of the Davidic dynasty have both political and spiritual implications. The biblical narrative here chronicles the establishment of David’s reign, the expansion of David’s reign and the evil during David’s reign due to his personal indiscretion.
A. ESTABLISHMENT OF DAVID'S REIGN (2 SAMUEL 1-5)
The death of Saul and the defeat of Israel at Gilboa left Israel totally vulnerable to the Philistines. It was also at this time that David rose to national prominence. The death of
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He knew that the tribe of Benjamin from which Saul came from would feel threatened. He also had to win the support of the other tribes who were still fragmented. David knew that he should first rally the people from his own tribe, the Judahites, behind him. This, he managed to do and he established his base at Hebron. The next step was to gain the trust and support of the other tribes.
1. David’s Reign in Judah (2 Samuel 1-4)
With the death of Saul and Jonathan, the stage was set for David to be the next king. However, David knew that it would take some time before he could get the support of all the tribes of Israel. Through a series of events, the narratives revealed how David patiently and skilfully won the hearts of the tribes of Israel to support his kingship. When David heard about the death of Saul and Jonathan, he openly lamented (2 Samuel 1:17-27). The motive behind his lament was rather difficult to discern. Was it genuine feelings towards Saul and Jonathan or was it a political move to establish a diplomatic bridge with the supporters of Saul? (Hamilton 2008:303). Perhaps, both were intended. The latter intention would be
Told by Natan (Nathan), whose father lost his life to the youngster that ultimately became King, despite the tragedy, his visions of the future led him to serve as David’s lifelong prophet and confidant. Perhaps, the only man that could reprimand the King, his intimate relationship with David, and those closest to the King, allows the story from Natan’s perspective to reach depths that would not otherwise be possible. Conclusively, The Secret Chord crosses nearly all genres’ as the King’s life exemplified the experiences of being human; he just had all of them. The author’s story comes across as if we found in a cave somewhere original well-written texts.
As the book progresses, we see a separation between David and his daughter. After the invasion, David wants his daughter to report her rape to the police but she objects, making David angry. He also encourages her to move away from the country to a safer place but he knows she won’t because “she is stubborn, and immersed, too, in the life she has chosen”. David decides it is best not to strain their relationship anymore than it already is so he drops his case and moves back to the
This relates back to the theme because it builds on the fact that everything seems against him. Steelheart kills his father in a gruesome way, in front of him. Not only does the city fall into chaos, and Steelheart gains control, he makes everything worse and more complex for David. David is alone and without support and that is one of the first major problems David faces. To carry out his plan of ultimately taking down Steelheart, he would need trusted allies and strong enough weapons, which David had none of.
He was forced to ate his vomit, and this is what he does, “After I finished the bowl of regurgitated hot dogs, Mother returned in her robe and threw a wad of newspaper at me. She informed me the papers were my blanket, and the floor under the table was now my bed” (67 Pelzer). David represented a tough figure in this situation. First thing was that he that had a lot of mental strength to eat his own vomit. After that
David was being very selfless during the day of the storm and the days following. He had always been on radio with the people stuck at camp four to constantly be coordinating rescues. He put his film at risk, and even more importantly his own life for the safety of
On the contrary, Joseph has indeed been an influence, although he taught David how to fear and how to be just like him. David saw to it that his Father was “demanding” and required immediate information at once. He showed David on how to react whenever encountering deviants, and reporting them. His actions have been greatly influenced by his father, Elias Strorm, a “dominating man, and a man fierce for rectitude” (16). Elias’ belief of the true image was “constantly in his heart” (16), which inspired Joseph to do the same.
However, David didn’t want to back down, so he decided to take a different course of action. Having done this lead to the mission eventually being completed. Towards the end of the novel, another instance occurs where David doesn’t give up, “I spotted Steelheart, who was turned away from me, distracted by Prof. I ran for all I was worth…”(370). Here the Reckoners tried to escape from the final battle against Steelheart, but David couldn't simply leave. Instead, David tried one tactic that he believed could stop Steelheart.
At this time David’s father is dead by the hands of Steel Heart, he was not trying to shoot Steel Heart but the bullet grazed his cheek and it started bleeding. That made Steel Heart really mad and he killed his father and everyone in the bank that day. Expect David and he wants payback. He wants to see him bleed again, but not only that, but he wants him dead, just like how SteelHeart killed his father. “I’ve seen Steelheart bleed.
Mr. Gladwell’s reading of the Scripture about David and Goliath is very precise in describing the historical content and the geographical locations within the state of Israel today. Mr. Gladwell sets the scene of the ensuing challenge, with biblical passages, as to the reason both armies delayed their attack. He methodically goes through the development of the battle location with the Israelites coming down from the mountains in the East, to a position just above the valley and the Philistines entering the valley from the West taking a position above the valley floor. The first army to enter the valley floor was certain to suffer severe casualties and lose the battle. A first strike scenario would not work for either side.
Samuel’s greatness in prophecy create issues for David when it’s taken away by his death. Jonathan’s death threatens David’s
With everyone he loved against him, he still stood strong in his decision, because of his trust in Yahweh. David not only asked God to help him in his plans, he looked upon himself as a helper in God's plans (Lockyer, 1961). David fought Goliath with 5 stones and a slingshot. Through the protection of Almighty God, David slayed the giant.
David was a journalist and the people at the fair really didn’t treat David right. They treated him as if he wasn’t important. David’s reaction to this was to act rudely to others but David knew that it wasn’t intentional toward him and that he needed to realize that.
He went against the government because he knew it was discrimination to not like someone just because they are different. “But Sophie isn't really different — not in any other way,' I told him. ”(Wyndham 54). David is saying that just because someone has an extra toe there a not human. Which shows that he is standing up for others, which is also bravery.
1) David is anointed The Lord having repented of having chosen Saul as King, sends Samuel to search for a successor. The purpose of Samuel 's journey is not revealed to Saul. When Samuel arrived to Bethlehem, the elders were frightened.
The Davidic Covenant is especially important, its fulfillment by the Son is a great way for Christians to find and see the strength of faith. The Article shows how His Covenant of David has a great connection