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To grasp the sense of much of the OT requires a full knowledge of scripture and the themes that emerge. This can take years of devotionally reading Scripture and nothing else.
It seems that while David is a favourite role model taught to believers at a young age for killing Goliath, his performance as King was rather wanting. Yet Jesus will take His place on the Throne of David like no earthly King could including David himself.
This indicates that Kingship was meant to be a spiritual role and leadership is meant to be a service rather than to be served.
Saul was the peoples King and human kingship was never the Father's plan A.
Those who read 2 Samuel are unlikely to read it to their children, what ensued under David reign was utter debauchery and grieved God deeply.
David was unable to take the responsibility of building the temple because of the blood on his hands.
Yet in all this David had a genuinely sensitive relationship with God - reflected in the Psalms and is one of God's favourites.
This causes us to think again about how we judge people.
Your pondering on this matter and sharing thoughts greatly appreciated.
It seems that while David is a favourite role model taught to believers at a young age for killing Goliath, his performance as King was rather wanting. Yet Jesus will take His place on the Throne of David like no earthly King could including David himself.
This indicates that Kingship was meant to be a spiritual role and leadership is meant to be a service rather than to be served.
Saul was the peoples King and human kingship was never the Father's plan A.
Those who read 2 Samuel are unlikely to read it to their children, what ensued under David reign was utter debauchery and grieved God deeply.
David was unable to take the responsibility of building the temple because of the blood on his hands.
Yet in all this David had a genuinely sensitive relationship with God - reflected in the Psalms and is one of God's favourites.
This causes us to think again about how we judge people.
Your pondering on this matter and sharing thoughts greatly appreciated.
