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King David

One of the most storied and beloved kings of the Old Testament, King David is a well known religious figure. Questions about King David can be asked and answered here.

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What effect has the Latin King Gang had on the Humbolt Park community?

The Latin Kings have a huge effect on the Humbolt Park area. Even bigger than most people would like to believe. The fact that they rule that area and control it show how powerful they are against the law. They can make anyone living in that area not talk. If the people are scared of being in danger because they are threatened by the Latin Kings and Queens, that is a problem because the law cannot give them the protection that others can.

What accomplishments did king david accomplish?

David slew Goliath, built a mighty empire, he wanted to build the famous temple, but god did not want him to do it as he had blood on his fingers.

Why does the Book of Chronicles leave King Solomon and King David out?

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The Books of Kings are believed to have been written during the reign of King Josiah of Judah, during the seventh century BCE, and with his authorisation. They present the legendary ancestors of King Josiah in a glorious light, with David slaying the mighty Goliath and Solomon as the wisest king there ever was.

The two Books of Chronicles provide a history that more or less parallels the Deuteronomic history, but presents the priestly point of view. It covers Kings David and Solomon, but here the priests and prophets are more important than in the earlier accounts. Some of the more improbable passages in the Deuteronomic History were altered or omitted, as were some references to the polytheistic past. The story of David slaying Goliath was entirely omitted. The various attempted coups against David were omitted, and the succession of Solomon was attributed to God rather than to political necessity.

What was an action of king David?

King David uncovered himself to his handmaids and servants. 2 Samuel 6:20 Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! He and Saul have a contest to see who can kill the most people for God, "Saul has killed his thousands, and David his tens of thousands." 1Samuel 18:6-7 . He kills 200 Philistines and brings their foreskins to Saul to buy his first wife (Saul's daughter Michal). 1 Samuel 18:25=27. He "smote the land and left neither man nor woman alive." 1 SAmuel 27:8-11. He kills Goliath with his sling, beheads him, and carries the head back to Jerusalem. 1 Sam 17:51-57He acts like he's crazy, scribbles on the gates of Gath, and lets spit run down his beard. All this he did in front of Israel's enemies in the hopes that they would take him in and protect him from Saul. 1 Sam 21:12. He "inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines ... So David smote them with a great slaughter." 1 Samuel 23;2. He vows to kill "any that pisseth against the wall." 1 Samuel 25:22. He had many) wives. 1 Samuel 30. He tells one of his "young men" to kill the Amalekite messenger who claimed to have mercifully killed Saul at Saul's own request. 2 Samuel 1:15. He says that whoever kills the lame and the blind will be his "chief and captain." 2 Sam.5:8. He asks God if he should kill some more Philistines. God says yes, and he'll even help. So David and God "smote the Philistines" again. 2 Samuel 5:19. He dances nearly naked in front of God and everybody. Michal criticizes him for it and God punishes her by having "no child unto the day of her death." 2 Sam.6:14, 20-22. He kills two thirds of the Moabites and makes the rest slaves. He also cripples the captured horses. 2 Samuel 8:2. He kills and tortures thousands of people, "and the Lord preserved David withersoever he went." 2 Samuel 8;6. He sees a woman (Bathsheba) bathing and likes what he sees. so he sends for her and commits adultery with her "for she was purified from her uncleanness." She conceives and bears a son (which God later kills to punish David). 2 Samuel 11:2. He tells Joab (his captain) to send Bathseba's husband (Uriah) to "the forefront of the hottest battle ... that he may be smitten and die." In this way, David gets another wife. 2 Samuel 11:15. He saws, hacks, and burns to death all the inhabitants of several cities. 2 Samuel 12;31, 1 Chron 20:1. He shows unusual restraint and "went not in unto his concubines." Instead, he imprisons them as a punishment for being raped by David's son, Absalom. 2 Samuel 20:3. To appease God and end the famine that was caused by his predecessor (Saul), David agrees to have seven of Saul's sons killed and hung up "unto the Lord." 2 Samuel 21:6.Old King David tries to get some heat by having a beautiful virgin minister unto him. 1 Kings 1;1. In David's last words, he commands his son Solomon to murder Joab. I Kings 2:5-9

What were king Davids weaknesses?

King david's weakness was Bethsheba who he had broken up her family and had her husband sent off to be killed.

Who was the man who told king david what he was doing wrong?

There are several men who did this. Probably the one who did this most often was his Chief Prophet, Nathan.

How does David deceive King Achish?

David was King in Hebron for several years until the death of Saul. During that time, Saul pursued him intermittently, believing that David threatened his (Saul's) monarchy. At one point, David had to hole up in the territory of the Philistine King Achish. When Achish's men wanted to kill David, he pretended to be insane and they let him be.

What religious symbol represent king david?

King David, in essence, represented the ideal Christian. He was even called "a man after God's own heart". If you look at his life and see the mistakes he made, he was always there to be corrected and to own up to his mistakes. He showed that it doesn't take a perfect person to be a child of God, but rather an imperfect person because it gives God something to shape and mold. He was the symbol of letting God change a person, even through their screw-ups.

What were the chief accomplishments of Kings David and Solomon?

1) King David authored/compiled the book of Psalms (Talmud, Bava Batra 14b).

2) King David subdued all of the surrounding nations.

3) He secured from the prophet Nathan a promise from God that his (David's) son Solomon would build the Holy Temple.

4) He set the blueprints, with Divine inspiration, for the Holy Temple.

5) He amassed vast amounts of material for the construction of the Temple (1 Chronicles ch.29).

6) Together with Samuel, he instituted the 24 groupings of families of Kohanim and Levites (Talmud, Taanit 27a).

7) He served God all the days of his life (1 Kings 11:38); and God was with him (1 Samuel 16:18).

8) King David serves as the archetype of the effectiveness of repentance (Talmud, Avodah Zarah 4b).

  • King Solomon
1) King Solomon built the First Temple in Jerusalem.

2) Through his vast God-given wisdom (1 Kings ch.3), he spoke and taught about God's creations, influencing many nations (at least temporarily) to recognize the wisdom of God.
During Solomon's time, the Israelites enjoyed unequaled prosperity (1 Kings 4:20).
3) King Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes (Kohellet), Proverbs, and Song of Songs.

Why was King David an outlaw?

Because king Saul was jealous and wanted to kill him.

What happened to the nation of israel during king davids rule?

David fought many wars, throughout which Israel became increasingly prosperous and powerful. You can read about him in the Book of Samuel and the Book of Chronicles, which are in the Jewish Bible, or in Second Kings and First Chronicles, which are in the Christian bible.

How many sons died before king David?

Before the death of king David , king David lost two sons of his. One was called Absalom and the other son that died very early in life was the love child of king David and Bathsheba.

What did Jesus say about david?

Jesus referenced David in several contexts, highlighting his significance in Jewish history. In the Gospels, He pointed out that David called the Messiah "Lord" in Psalm 110, emphasizing the divine authority of the Messiah. Additionally, Jesus noted that David and his companions ate the consecrated bread when they were in need, illustrating His teaching on mercy and the spirit of the law over ritual. Overall, Jesus used David to affirm His own identity and to challenge religious legalism.

Did King David ever become jealous during his final time?

King David was a good man, yet his sin before God was one of today's common sins. He had intercourse with a woman who was already married to one of his soldiers and unfortunately, he let the man got killed on an invasion to a city. The Bible didn't mention him being jealous of his brothers even though they underestimated him but maybe he was jealous on some parts though. He was just a human being and subject to human emotions.

Which prophet are made king and his son is also king and prophet?

In the Christian tradition, there was never a king who was also a prophet. The Kings, David and Solomon were granted wisdom, but had prophets as their advisers in order to know God's will.

In the Islamic tradition, Hazrat Daud (David) was both a prophet and a king. His son Hazrat Sulaiman (AS) was a King, powerful like him had never been a king before him, and after him has never been and will never be a king-who can rule over Jinns, air, and birds etc.

In Judaism, the Talmud (Megillah 14a) states that there were 48 Israelite prophets, without naming them. The commentaries disagree concerning whom to put on such a list. Rashi's commentary lists King David and King Solomon as being among the prophets (see attached Link), while the Vilna Gaon quotes the Seder Olam who does not include either of the two.

If Noga was the son of the biblical King David - how did Noga become a girl's name in Israel?

There are many instances of masculine names becoming solely feminine names in later centuries.

Noga has a feminine sounding ending to it.

What were the accomplishments of kings David and Solomon?

Solomon; David and the people contribute generously to the building of the temple.

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David:
1) King David authored/compiled the book of Psalms and gave it to us in its present form (Talmud, Bava Batra 14b).
2) King David was the one who finally succeeded in subduing all of the surrounding nations.
3) He secured from the prophet Nathan a promise from God that his (David's) son Solomon would build the Holy Temple.
4) He set the blueprints, with Divine inspiration, for the Holy Temple.
5) He amassed vast amounts of material and precious metals for the construction of the Temple (1 Chronicles ch.29).
6) Together with Samuel, he instituted the 24 groupings of families of Kohanim and Levites (Talmud, Taanit 27a).
7) He served God all the days of his life (1 Kings 11:38); and God was with him (1 Samuel 16:18).
8) He was without peer in clarifying and applying the halakhot (laws) of the Oral Tradition (Talmud, Sanhedrin 93b).
9) King David serves as the archetype of the effectiveness of repentance (Talmud, Avodah Zarah 4b).
  • Solomon
1) King Solomon built the First Temple in Jerusalem.
2) Through his vast God-given wisdom (1 Kings ch.3), he spoke and taught about God's creations, influencing many nations (at least temporarily) to recognize the wisdom of God.
During Solomon's time, the Israelites enjoyed unequaled prosperity (1 Kings 4:20).
3) King Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes (Kohellet), Proverbs, and Song of Songs.