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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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Did King David live doing the time of Moses?
King David came very much after Moses. He came after the Judges and also the first king Solomon.
When was king David a shepherd?
Yes. 1 Samuel 17:34 reads, But David said to Saul, Your servant used to keep his father's sheep, and when a lion or a bear came and took a lamb out of the flock, v:35 I went out after it and struck it, and delivered the lamb from its mouth; and when it arose against me I caught it by its beard, and killed it. You can also look at 1 Samuel 16:11.
How was King David chosen as king?
God told Samuel in prophecy to anoint David as king (1 Samuel ch.16).See also the Related Links.
The Bible does not discuss King David's mother in detail, as is the case with many women in the Scriptures. She was the wife of Jesse. However, the Talmud claims that Nitzevet bat Adiel (נצבת בת עדאל) is his mother's name.
The mother don't mentions her name but the Talmud identifies her as Nitzevet.
What are the King Solomon seals?
Hexagram of Solomon: In Ritual Magick, the hexagon is called the Seal of Solomon, and represents Divine Union, being composed of a female, watery triangle, and a male, fiery triangle. The traditional elemental triangles of earth, air, water, and fire are derived from the seal. According to the Lesser Key of Solomon it is 'shown unto the Spirits when they do appear, so that they be compelled to take human shape upon them and be obedient'.
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Polygonatum (King Solomon's-seal, Solomon's Seal) is a genus of flowering plants within the family Ruscaceae, formerly classified in the lily family Liliaceae.
Some species of this genus are believed to have medicinal properties, and some (in particular P. sibiricum) are used as an tisane in traditional Chinese medicine.
Polygonatum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the Hebrew Character moth.
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Why was King David punished for his census?
Exodus, Chapter 30 forbids the direct counting of individuals. Instead, a census should be taken indirectly, for example, by poll tax, or another standardized 'donation'. (Much later, Josephus records that a Roman procurator counted the livers of the Paschal sacrifices to determine how many there were.) David failed to follow that indirect method. When he realized his error, he confessed his trespass. While a subsequent plague did take some 70,000 lives, all the standard Jewish commentaries indicate that it could have been much worse. (One goes so far as to explain that actually only one or two prominent individuals died but that they were 'worth' 70,000).
How old was david when he took over Jerusalem as a king?
According to the Bible David was 30 years old when he began to reign and it was only after he had reigned in Judah for seven and a half years that he then reigned "over all Israeland Judah" :-
2Sa 5:4-5 KJV David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. [v. 5] In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.
This would have made David 37 when he became king of all Israel. Do not get confused between 'Judah' and 'Israel': they are not the same. The patriach Israel had 12 sons, and the land of Israel was divided up among them for their inheritances. The nation of Judah comprised the tribal areas allocated to Judah and Benjamin, but there were another 10 brothers, and together all 12 tribal areas made up the nation of Israel. David was 30 when he became king of just Judah, and 37 when he became king over the whole nation of Israel.
However, David was selected by God to replace King Saul , and was anointed king of Israel by the prophet Samuel years before he actually was crowned king (it is thought he was about 20 at the time):- 1Sa 16:1 And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I [God] have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil,and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
(v.4) And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem....(v.5) ... And he [Samuel] sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice. (v.7) But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; ... for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. (v.10) Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these. (v.11) And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him:...(v.12) And he sent, and brought him in. ... And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he. (v.13) Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. ...
In man's eyes David became king of Israel when he was crowned king of Israel and Judah at the age of 37, but in God's eyes David became king of Israel at about 20 when he was anointed with oil and received the Holy Spirit. King David's kingship is now doubted. Until there is a King David as written in the Bible is established, we cannot give a factual answer to your question see link "
King David and Jerusalem: Myth and Reality
Did king david live in Jerusalem in his old age?
For the first part of David's life he lived in Bethlehem and was a shepherd. Then he went several places running away from King Saul. He started of his reign in Hebron and then spent the rest of his life in his palace in Jerusalem.
Is the virgin mary related to king david?
Answer God made them male and female. females are the only ones who can give birth. Mary comes from a female line that begins with Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah. Read Genesis 34. Life comes from the female, Leah gave birth to a Son Judah, and Leah gave birth to a daughter Dinah. Joseph comes from the tribe of Judah, Judah is the Son of Jacob and Leah and from him comes King David and then Joseph and the Jesus. Both Mary and Joseph were descended from King David. No. If Mary was from David, surely the Genealogy of Jesus in Matthew and Luke would be that of Mary and not Joseph. Mary was a direct descendant of King David which gave Jesus the right to ascend the Jewish throne, both through Mary and through adoption by his foster father, Joseph. Mary's genealogy is supplied in Luke 3:23-38 Mary's descent is not mentioned in the Bible. But from some clues, we can make an educated guess. Firstly, Mary was the cousin of Elisabeth the mother of John the Baptist. Secondly, Elisabeth was from the tribe of Aaron the brother of Moses. Thirdly, it's plausible that Mary is also from the tribe of Aaron. Conclusion, Elisabeth descended from Aaron, therefore, The probability of Mary (Elisabeth's cousin) descending from Aaron and not from David is greater that the probability of her descending from David. Luke 1:5: "There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. " Answer">Answer">Answer Both Matthew and Luke agree (although from different son of David) that it was Joseph who descended from David not Mary.
Matthew i:16: "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ ... "
Luke ii:23: "And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli ..."
The author of Matthew traced the Genealogy of Jesus to David from David's son Solomon, while the author of Luke trace it from David's son Nathan. That is why the verses above shows Jacob as the father of Joseph and in Luke the father of Joseph is Heli.
This was also confirmed by the angel who visited Mary in Matthew 1-20: "But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost
There is no evidence in the Bible to show that Mary the mother of Jesus was descended from David. At the end of the Book of Numbers an interesting loophole emerged. A man died without a son, leaving 4 daughters. They came to Moses complaining that they would lose the family land since there was no son to inherit it. Moses sought the Lord Who decreed that if there was no son in a family daughters could inherit family land providing they married within their own tribal clan. In effect they had to marry a cousin to keep the land in the "family." This made sense since land was allotted first by tribe then by clan then by family. Marrying within the clan kept the families in close proximity and preserved the tribal allotment. (Num. 36 1:13)
Now compare the 2 genealogies of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38, and you'll discover that Mary and Joseph were both of the tribe of Judah and descendants of David. Joseph descended through Solomon, the royal but cursed line, while Mary's line was through Solomon's brother Nathan.
Here's the tricky part. Mary had no brothers, and so was entitled to inherit her family's land as long as she married someone also descended from David. Joseph fit the bill and being in the royal line had a claim to the throne, but carried the blood curse. No biological son of his could ever legally qualify as Israel's king, but Joseph could secure Mary's right of inheritance.
When Mary accepted Joseph's offer of marriage she preserved her family's land and also made good her son's claim to the throne of Israel. Jesus was in the royal succession through Joseph but escaped the curse since he wasn't Joseph's biological son. But He was a biological descendant of David's through his mother and therefore of the "house and lineage of David." Correct, both Mary and Joseph were decendants of King David. YES
The Bible shows Jesus was from the lineage of King David from his birth mother Mary AND his adopted father Joseph.
Both Mary AND Joseph were from the line of King David
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How many descendants did King David have?
The following is the patrilineal ancestry of King David from Adam to King David, as recorded in Biblical sources.
1. Adam, Eve
2. Seth
3. Enos
4. Canaan
5. Mahalaleel
6. Jared
7. Enoch
8. Methusaleh
9. Lamech
10. Noah, Naamah
11. Shem
12. Arphaxad
13. Salah
14. Heber
15. Peleg
16. Reu
17. Serug
18. Nahor
19. Terah, Amtheta
20. Abraham, Sarah
21. Isaac, Rebekah
22. Jacob, Leah
23. Judah, Tamar
24. Hezron
25. Aram
26. Aminadab
27. Naasson
28. Salmon
29. Boaz, Ruth
30. Obed
31. Jesse
32. David
Positive and negative points on King David?
King David was a good man. He had a deep love for God, a yearning for justice, and an affection for the lowly. He always showed heartfelt repentance for any wrongdoing. He was a fierce fighter on the battlefield who showed endurance under hardships, a leader and commander strong and unwavering in courage, yet humble enough to acknowledge his mistakes and repent of his gross sins, a man capable of tender compassion and mercy.
King David's adultery with Bath-sheba brought him great suffering. (Psalm 51)
Another instance when David humbly confessed his sins was when Satan incited him to take a census of the men qualified for the military forces. (2Samuel 24:1-17; 1Chronicles 21:1-17; 27:24)
What was David's occupation before he became a king?
David was a shepherd for his father's sheep when he was ANOINTED as King as a young boy (1 Samuel 16:11-13+19/1 Samuel 17:15+34/2 Samuel 7:8/Psalm 78:70). Before he actually BECAME king at 30 years old(2 Samuel 6:4), however, he was a musician in King Saul's court(1 Samuel 16:18-23), who wrote music and actually MADE instruments(2 Chronicles 7:6/2 Chronicles 29:26+27/Amos 6:5) and a soldier in Saul's army(1 Samuel 18:5-7).
Why did King David write the Book of Psalms?
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Tradition attributes many of the Psalms to King David, although biblical scholars say he was quite unlikely to have contributed to any of the Psalms. In any case, Psalm 100 is not one of the Psalms said to have been written by David.
Jewish answer:
Jewish tradition is that all of the unnamed Psalms were authored by King David. Even Psalms with other authors are attributed to him, since he incorporated them into the canon of prayers and praises; otherwise they would likely have been lost.
Psalms 100 is a Psalm of praise, which is what King David had in mind as its purpose. It was to be recited when ascending to the Holy Temple.
Why and when did David write Psalm 37?
Psalm 37 is a Psalm that highlights the peace and rest available to one who places their trust in God compared to those who choose to go against righteousness. They choose the way which leads to destruction. God's people can call upon Him, but the wicked have no such refuge.
Where was David when he wrote Psalm 139?
Yes, David was king when he wrote Psalms 86. David of ancient Israel had committed a serious sin, he was repentant and confidently prayed to God.
How did king david use his gifts and talents to give glory to god?
King David used his gifts and talents in various ways to give glory to God. As a skilled musician and poet, he composed many of the Psalms, expressing deep devotion and worship that continue to inspire faith. His leadership in uniting Israel and establishing Jerusalem as a center of worship reflected his commitment to honoring God. Additionally, his courage in battle and reliance on God's guidance showcased his faith, further glorifying God through his actions and accomplishments.
Was King David from the line of Methuselah?
No. Methuselah was Noah's grandfather who died the same year of the flood, but before the flood came. Since everyone else on Earth descended from Noah, who descended from Methuselah, technically, King David was from the line of Methuselah.
However, the Bible considers all righteous ancestors of the line of King David as beginning with Noah, after the Earth was cleansed by the Flood.
If Methuselah was Noah's grandfather and from the great flood it was only Noah, his wife, and their 3 sons and their families that survived, then yes, David would be from the line of Methuselah.
How many wives and concubines did David have?
He had 700 official wives and 300 concubines.
According to the Bible at I Kings 11:1-7 says And King Sol′o·mon himself loved many foreign wives along with the daughter of Phar′aoh, Mo′ab·ite, Am′mon·ite, E′dom·ite, Si·do′ni·an [and] Hit′tite women, from the nations of whom Jehovah had said to the sons of Israel: "YOU must not go in among them, and they themselves should not come in among YOU; truly they will incline YOUR heart to follow their gods." It was to them that Sol′o·mon clung to love [them]. And he came to have seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines; and his wives gradually inclined his heart". And it came about in the time of Sol′o·mon's growing old that his wives themselves had inclined his heart to follow other gods; and his heart did not prove to be complete with Jehovah his God like the heart of David his father. And Sol′o·mon began going after Ash′to·reth the goddess of the Si·do′ni·ans and after Mil′com the disgusting thing of the Am′mon·ites. And Sol′o·mon began to do what was bad in the eyes of Jehovah, and he did not follow Jehovah fully like David his father.
That is about a thousand women.
What were some accomplishments that King David did?
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 (Sefer 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).
How are King Saul and King David different?
-King Saul refuse to listen to god and David listened to God
-Saul was a farmer-warrior and David was a Shepard also Saul sinned and David did not ever *
-Saul and David were both great warriors
-They were thought as the chosen ones from God
*2 Samuel 12:13 - David said to Nathan, "Ihave sinned against the LORD." Nathan replied, "The LORD has taken away your sin. You are not going to die.
*1 Chronicles 21:8 - David said to God, "I have sinned greatly by doing this. Now, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing."
David sinned plenty!
How did king david and king Solomon grow the Hebrew nation?
King David was the one who finally conquered all the predator nations round about. And King Solomon built the First Temple.
