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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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Which king made Jerusalem the center of government and religious life in Israel?
King David captured Jerusalem from the Jebusites (II Samuel 5:7; I Chronicles 11:6) and from there it expanded to a large city. David set the Tabernacle up on Mt. Zion and later his son King Solomon built the Temple.
It was king David.
she was dark black...because we all know king solomon was black
King Solomon - he was David's son by Bathsheba a minor but famous wife.
How many years between Promised Land and King David?
The question as written makes no sense. The Promised Land is a place, not an event. David was King of the United Kingdom of Israel which was in the Promised Land.
If the question is asking, according to the Bible, how many years passed between the arrival in the Promised Land and David's ascension to the throne, that period is considered to be roughly 400 years. Historically, it is assumed to be a little less (roughly 200-300 years) assuming that the events of the Bible are Historical.
Why was Bathsheba important in the Bible?
She was the mother of King Solomon. She was also instrumental in preventing a revolt in King David's old age (1 Kings ch.1).
NO. Freemasonry only came into existence in the 18th century. Since King David would have lived in the 10th century B.C.E., he would have preceded it by nearly three millenia.
Was king david in the old testement lefthanded?
Judges 20:16 mentions 700 Israelites (Benjamites) that were left-handed and capable with a sling. Since David was also capable with a sling, it is at least plausible that he was left-handed.
Did Jessie father King David with his maid?
The name of David's mother is not mention in the scriptures.
Why king saul ask david to bring 200 foreskins of the phillisten.?
Kind Saul did not ask for 200 foreskins... he only asked for 100. It was a plan to get David killed in battle. But the Lord was with David and he slew 200 and brought the forskins to King Saul in return for his daughters hand in marage.
What were some accomplishments of King David?
1) King David authored/compiled the book of Psalms and gave it to us in its present form (Talmud, Bava Batra 14b). The Psalms (Tehillim), which we might call the soul of the Jewish people, express the yearning of King David and of the entire nation to be close to God. They are one of the foundations of our prayerbook to this day.
2) King David was the one who finally succeeded in subduing all of the surrounding nations (see 2 Samuel ch.8 and ch.10) plus the entire territory of Israel, something which no one else did previously or subsequently. He succeeded in all his endeavors (1 Samuel 16:18).
3) He secured from the prophet Nathan a promise from God that his (David's) son Solomon would build the Holy Temple (2 Samuel ch.7). The First Temple is actually considered the accomplishment of David himself (Rashi commentary, Berakhot 18a), since it existed in his merit ("Torat Chaim," commenting on Talmud, Shabbat 30a).
4) He set the blueprints, with Divine inspiration, for the Holy Temple (1 Chronicles 28:19). Together with the prophet Samuel, he located the spot where the Temple would be built (Talmud, Zevachim 54b); and he dug the foundations for the Temple (Talmud, Sukkah 53a).
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).
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Is Jessie duane brown a decendent of king david?
There is no verified historical evidence to confirm that Jessie Duane Brown is a descendant of King David. Claims of descent from biblical figures like King David are often based on genealogical tradition rather than documented lineage. Such connections can be difficult to trace accurately due to the passage of time and the complexities of historical records.
What nationality was king David?
David's nationality was Israelite.
Examples of other nations at the time would include Edomites, Moab, Ammon, Egypt, etc.
The words for "nation" (Genesis 10:5, 25:23, and Exodus 1:9) predate David by many centuries, though the concept may have changed somewhat over the course of time.
King David was once severely reproved for committing adultery. God decreed that the child of his adultery would die! However, David did not wallow in self pity. (2 Samuel 12:20) Nor were David cold and heartless. He had accepted his failure and was determined never to let it happen again. Now that he had dealt with his mistake, all he could do was pick himself up and go right on living.
What time frame did David become King after Saul's death?
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Saul was killed in 1011 BC, and David was crowned king of Judah [ie in Hebron] about 1010 BC, and king over all Israel in 1004BC.
David's timeline dates would be something like the following:-
1011 Saul dies in battle with Philistines
1010-971 David becomes Israel's 2nd king and reigns 40 yrs
1010 1st year of David in Hebron
1004 David crowned king of all Israel
1004-1003 David conquers Jerusalem
973 David's census, no Atonement money taken
973 70,000 men die in resulting plague
971 David dies
There isn't agreement between different authorities on the exact dates, but most agree David's ascension as King was between 1000 to 1010 BC.
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What were King David's clothes like?
David's clothes were those of a shepherd and that of a royal king.
Why were Hebrew kings different from other ancient kings?
The Hebrew kings exercised authority given to them by God.
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Did the spirit ever leave King David?
In the biblical narrative, particularly in 1 Samuel 16:14, it is noted that the Spirit of the Lord departed from King Saul, but there is no explicit mention of the Spirit leaving King David. Instead, David is often depicted as a man after God's own heart, indicating a continued relationship with God. However, after his sin with Bathsheba and the ensuing consequences, some interpret Psalm 51:11, where David pleads, "Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me," as a reflection of his fear of losing that divine favor. Overall, while David faced significant trials and sins, the text emphasizes his enduring connection with God.
Did God want to kill one of David's wives?
God does not have to kill anyone in the sense of taking action, we are all as good as dead apart from God granting us life moment by moment. If God only stopped willing for someone's life to continue, that person would have dropped dead in that very second.
Who was crippled son of Jonathan who was given a permanent place at King David's royal table?
Mephibosheth was the son of Jonathan. He was injured when his nurse dropped him.
The story of David's kindness to Mephibosheth is found in II Samuel 9:
Who were king David's grandparents Obed and who?
Other than Obed, we do not know any of David's grandparents (his paternal grandmother, his maternal grandfather, and his maternal grandmother are not mentioned in the Bible).
