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Page 170: Each appendix brings out a different facet of David's covenant obedience. Vindicated Gibeonites, buried the bones of Saul and David, defeated Philistines, song of thanksgiving,farewell address: everlasting covenant. obeyed god in buying threshing floor and set up an altar 171...site of former temple. (24:18-25)
171 Sovereignty: raises a lowly shepherd to pinnacle of power RobertyBergen "Theological threads of the torah: covenant, land, devine presence, obedience to God.
Page 170: God sent the prophet Nathan to confront David's sin.
Page 170: David's genuine repentance brought God's forgiveness and restoration.
Page 161: The Philistines' aggressive military behavior during this time made Israel long for a king, who would fight their battles for them.
Page 162: The book also highlights the inferiority of Saul in comparison to David, whose rule was yet to be inaugurated.
Page 162: Whereas Saul makes excuses for his mistakes. David genuinely repents saying, "I have sinned."
Page 164: The events surrounding the selection of Saul for king demonstrates that he was the people's choice, more than God's choice for a king. The people seemed to focus on Saul's outward appearance, rather than his heart.
Page 165: Saul was from the tribe of Benjamin. David was from the tribe of Judah.
Page 166: Samuel's anointing of David, as well as the Spirit's empowerment of him made clear that David represented God's choice as king. In contrast to Saul, who began his tenure as king hiding by the baggage. David left his own baggage to take on Goliath. In fact, David's boldness to Saul's fear is brought out routinely.
Page 166: David's popularity with the people, even Saul's own family (Jonathan and his sister Michal) accelerates, but Saul is depicted as jealous, demonically tormented, and capable of murdering David.
Page 167: These narratives also emphasize the contrast between his character and that of Saul.
Page 167: David's character is also highlighted as he refuses to kill Saul, showing his respect for the office of king and the significance of God's anointing.
Page 168: God's favor upon the elect heir is evident through his preservation in the wilderness, as well as through his ability to recover everything the Amalekites stole from Ziklag.
Page 168: Whereas God no longer spoke to Saul, the Lord continued to speak to David.
Page 168: Tragically for Saul, David was driven away by the king's own paranoia, and he was not present to assist him in his final and disastrous battle with the Philistines at Mount Gilboa.
Page 169: This is followed by the confirmation of the Davidic covenant and David's military victories over Philistia.
Page 169: David extended Israel's borders from Egypt to the Euphrates.
Page 168-9: The high point of David's triumphs in this unit is the reception of the Davidic covenant. Because of his concern, David lamented the deaths of Saul and Jonathan.
Page 169: David made a decision to move the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem.
Page 169: David established justice and righteousness, and installed trusted public officials.
Page 169: During this prosperous season in David's life, the Lord helped David with victory wherever he went.
Page 170: In spite of Absalom's rebellion would eventually be returned to the throne. David instructed Xadok to return the ark to Jerusalem instead of of having it accompany him in exile.
Page 170: David's optimism is also seen in how he expressed confidence that the curses uttered against him by Shimei would one day be turned into blessing.
Page 168: This battle resulted in Israel's defeat, Saul's wounding and suicide, and Jonathan's death.
The book's first 10 chapters begin by emphasizing David's political victories. They describe how David, the elect king, consolidates and unifies the entire nation under his authority.