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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 come before the Ten Commandments?
No. Abraham was the 'father' of the Jews, which grew to become a mighty nation, Moses was later given the Law by which they should be governed, and David (and other kings sitting on YHWH's throne) would later use this Law to rule these people according to God's will.
The 'Ten Commandments', which were part of the Law given to Moses, were dictated to Moses by God(Exodus 34:27+28) nearly 400 years before David was born(1107BCE) (Deuteronomy 17:14,15,18) . They were an important part of a Kings education if they were to rule over God's people. ALL the kings chosen to rule HAD to read and understand the 'Mosaic Law', using it to govern the people, as can be seen by David's words to his son, Solomon at 1 Kings 2:1-4.
What did king David do that was good?
That's actually a complicated question. King David is not depicted in the Bible as a perfect guy. He lusted after a married woman (Bathsheba) and caused her husband's death so that he could then be with her. But on the other hand, many Biblical characters are flawed and part of the story is how they learn from their mistakes and truly repent. David subsequently endured the tragic loss of his own son and came to understand how much he needed to humble himself before the Lord and change his life. One result of those changes was that David wrote some of the most important songs of praise to God that we have today-- the Psalms. (Note-- some scholars believe that a number of the psalms which are attributed to David were not entirely written by him, but many other psalms are acknowledged to be his.)
The point is that the Psalms of David beautifully express the emotions felt by people struggling to remain faithful to God during difficult times. They also express the joy and gratitude believers experienced when their prayers were answered, and the hope they had even in a time of crisis, that if they called on the Lord, He would hear them. Through the Psalms, David articulated what it means even today to put one's trust in God. The Psalms not only show the power of faith but the power of repentance.
David's story is told in the books of First and Second Samuel in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament). Basically, after courageously defeating Goliath and after the death of King Saul, David ascending to the kingship. The Bible says David unified Israel and ruled over it. He was said to be a righteous ruler and it was his plan to build a Temple to honor God. David did not live to build that temple, but God made a covenant with him that his descendants, the House of David, would build it. (The Temple became a central point of pilgrimage and worship in ancient Israel, at a time when local temples were not common.) Thus, David has an important role in both Judaism and Christianity, since Jews believe his kingship was divinely ordained and it was he who brought warring factions together and ruled over a united kingdom, in accordance with God's plan. Christians believe the messiah is descended from David's lineage. Therefore, it is not surprising that David has been depicted in great works of religious art and sculpture.
And showing how modern the Bible could be, David knew that playing music for someone with what we today would call "mental illness" could soothe that person. Thus, when David played the harp for King Saul, he was doing something therapeutic and effective.
Absalom's only likely competitor as successor to David was Amnon, who had died at Absalom's hand after the rape of Tamar. So Absalom served David faithfully for forty years, then decided to launch a coup against his father when David was near the end of his life (2 Samuel 15:7). There is no explanation for the heir to the kingdom to plan for so long and then launch a civil war when David was near the end of his reign and Absalom's inheritance would come soon anyway.
Absalom's attempted coup is followed with another uprising under a man called Sheba (2 Samuel chapter 20), then the remainder of 2 Samuel has a group of miscellaneous chapters out of context, clearly later insertions. These chapters include a famine, killing of giants, a psalm (Psalm 18), the purported last words of David and then a census undertaken by David. Removing chapters 21 to 24 leaves a coherent story line, from Absalom's attempted coup to Sheba's uprising, proof of David's senility, and another attempted coup by Adonijah, forestalled by the anointment of the younger son, Solomon, as king.
In the Deuteronomic History, the literary outcome of those coups was to explain the choice of Solomon as the successor to King David. However, the Book of Chronicles tells an entirely different and more peaceful story of the succession, omitting the attempted coups and the Sheba uprising. While still in apparent good health and not yet bed-ridden, David announced to the people of Israel that God had chosen Solomon to be his heir. This public declaration would have had the effect of preempting any attempt to overthrow David.
Why did King David feign madness?
Philistines
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In fleeing from Saul, King David went to Gat, a Philistine city. The servants of the Philistine king pointed out that it was David who had come to their city, implying that he should be killed (since he had fought with the Philistines). In order to be left unharmed, David was compelled to feign insanity (1 Samuel ch.21).
How are King David and Solomon remembered?
King Solomon was the ancient ruler of Israel. It was located between Egypt and Mesopotamia so it was constantly threatened by invaders. Under David and Solomon, it flourished.
KING DAVID: he was a skilled general and united Israel, making it strong.
KING SOLOMON: he was his son and was wise. He had a peaceful reign.
He turned Jerusalem into a magnificent city. He TAXED THE PEOPLE HEAVILY TO PAY FOR THE CITY COSTS AND REVOLTS STARTED AFTER HIS DEATH IN 930 BC. Israel was conquered and its people dispersed. Persians allowed the Hebrews to return in 500 BC. however, they were ruled by foreign after foreign ruler.
AD 70: Jews revolted. After a savage war, they were forced out of Palestine. His scattering is called the diaspora.
How many years did King David reign?
David reigned for 40 years, Seven from the city of Hebron and 33 from Jerusalem. - 1 Kings 2:11
What caused King David's death?
The cause of death was old age. He lived to be 110 years old.
Many say it was 70 years old but that does not seem old where did you get 110 from?
Why was it important that King David united the tribes of lsrael?
The first to unite the Tribes of Israel was King Saul. After his death, King David initially ruled over Judah only, for seven years, before he succeeded in bringing all of the tribes under his governance. Doing so was important because a split kingdom would be much more vulnerable to outside attack as well as civil war. See also:
There are many theorys sorrounding King Soloman, one of which I find interesting (and my researched has bored out much of this theory as fact), is that King Solomon was a conglamoration of many different Kings and that the wisdom of the many were attributed to the one. Also that these stories were plagerized from Egyptian history.
The stories were really about the wisdom of many different Pharohs. Which would explain why Solomons main wife (of 700), was the daughter of a Pharoh. Her name was not mentioned so that the truth could not be traced. Much of the history of the Bible doesn't make sense because much of it is the stolen legacy of Egypt. See the book Stolen Legacy, by George James.
Yes, Solomon was of African decent "I am black but comely.." [Song of Solomon 1:5]
Much of the truth (if that is what you are truly seeking), can be found (although you have to be prepared to role up your sleeves), for it has been hidden for many years.
All religions and civilization itself began in Egypt. The monuments there are Gods Footprint in the sand for those who truly seek the truth. Because modern society has been infected by the plauge of racism, the truth has been buried. Africa is the cradle of civilization and Egypt is the crown of Africa, because of this, the truth concerning our (mankinds), glorious legacy has been subverted; In order to make it appear as if black people have made no contribution to society and thereby perpetuate the idea of them as a permanent unclass, when in fact they are the civilizers of humanity and the givers of all knowledge and wisdom. Until we come full circle to recognize this truth, we will continue to wander in darkness.
There was an article in Newsweek magazine entitled TheSearch for Adam and Eve" Where science have discovered that we are all decendants of Africa. Whats the big deal? I think most of us have matured beyond the ignorance of racism, and are ready to see things as they realy are.
It is our infection with racism that has kept us from unraveling the truth, and discovering our true legacy which is waiting patiently, in the sands of Egypt, for us to discover.
King George's health deteriorated as he grew older, and eventually he became completely blind and increasingly deaf. He never knew that he was declared King of Hanover in 1814, or of the death of his wife in 1818. Over Christmas 1819, he spoke nonsense for 58 hours, and for the last few weeks of his life, was unable to walk. On the 29th of January, 1820, he died at Windsor Castle.
When was david king of israel?
Another answer from our community:
David reigned from 1077-1038 BCE. David was anointed as king on three different occasions: once by Samuel, later by the men of Judah, and finally by all the tribes. (1Sa 16:13; 2Sa 2:4; 5:3)
In Hebron, the older men of Judah anointed him as king over their tribe in 1077 B.C.E., when he was 30 years old. David ruled at Hebron seven and a half years before moving his capital, at Jehovah's direction, to the captured Jebusite stronghold, Jerusalem. There he built the City of David on Zion and continued to rule another 33 years.
The Teaching of Duaf's Son Khety' is a famous ancient Egyptian text. The father in the story speaks badly of other professions because his desire is for his son to be a scribe. As evidence, the last lines of the story read: 'Look, no trade is free from a director, Except the scribe's: he is the director. But if you know writings, it will be better for you, More than these trades I have shown you.'
He had several: Doris, Mariamne I, daughter of Hasmonean Alexandros, Mariamne II, daughter of High-Priest Simon, Malthace, Cleopatra of Jerusalem, Pallas, Phaidra, Elpis, a cousin (name unknown), and a niece (name unknown), plus many concubines.
Who was the shepherd-king who conquered the Philistines?
That description fits King David, since he was a shepherd in his youth (though not as king), and he then became king and conquered the Philistines. See also:
David had atleast 8 wives and several concubines.
Abigail, Bathsheba and Michal were the best known, but there were also: Ahinoam ,Maacah , Haggith, ,Abital, Eglah, (2 Samuel 3:2-5)(1 Chronicles 3:5-9)(1 Samuel 18:27)
Who is king saul in The Bible?
Saul was the first king Israel. He was anointed as the king of Israel by Prophet Samuel. He was a Benjaminite by tribe.
How are king david and king Solomon alike and different?
Each of them ruled over the united kingdom of Israel (all twelve Tribes). Each of them was anointed by Samuel.
Each of them fought extensively with Israel's neighboring enemies.
Both were doubted at first.
Both employed the use of music for one purpose or another.
Both ruled shortly before the construction of the First Temple.
Both were in the same family, in the sense that they became in-laws.
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Why is King David important to the Jewish faith?
King David was king during ancient Israel's most abundant, richest period. Because of this, Jews see him as very close to God. I guess the connection is that God would have rewarded such closeness with political and military success.
How old was David when he became King and how many years did he reign?
According to tradition, David became king of Judah at 30 years old, and king of all the Israelites at 37 years old. He reigned until his death at the age of 70 (1 Kings 2:11).More about King David
What contributions did David do?
David always had it in his heart to build a temple for God, and though not permitted to do so, he was allowed to set a great task force to hewing stones and gathering materials that included 100,000 talents of gold ($38,535,000,000) and 1,000,000 talents of silver ($6,606,000,000), and copper and iron without measure. (1Chronicles 22:2-16) Out of his personal fortune David contributed gold of Ophir and refined silver valued at more than $1,202,000,000. David also provided the architectural plans, received by inspiration, and organized the tens of thousands of Levites into their many divisions of service, including a great chorus of singers and musicians. (1Chronicles 23:1-29:19; 2Chronicles 8:14; 23:18; 29:25; Ezra 3:10)
- Answer 2
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).
In 1 Samual 31:4 you can read the passage in which King Saul took his sword and fell on it. Then the next passage says that his armorbearer saw that King Saul was dead. Then in Samuel 1:9 an Amalekite saw that his (King Saul's) life was still in him. King Saul asked the Amalekite to finish him off.
Then in chapter 2 verse 16 David had the Amalekite killed for killing the Lord's anointed.
I would think that King Saul attempted suicide and his armorbearer thought he was dead, yet he was not; and when King Saul regained conscience, the Amalekite who had just happened by was aked by King Saul to kill him.
Answer: I dont think King Saul commited suicide, I think he was killed, according to what David said to the Amalekite in 2 Samuel 1:16.
Answer: From the above accounts it can be seen that Saul's intention was to commit suicide but was unsuccessful. He apparently did not want the Philistines to torture him and so wished to die quickly, hence his request to be dispatched.
Answer: It depends on your interpretation of the verse. It says that he "fell on his sword," which could mean that he was pushed and fell onto his sword, he jumped and landed on his sword on purpose or by accident, or he fell and landed on his sword. Something that would make people say that he committed suicide is that in an earlier verse he asked his arms-bearer to kill him, so he probably committed suicide.
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It sounds like he meant to kill himself but failed, so he resorted to ordering someone to do it for him, like ancient assisted suicide. To say Saul killed himself make the 2 Sam Amalekite a liar .He would not have continued to lie if he was lying .Instead of being killed .He would have simply said David I did not kill Saul do not kill me
Answer:
Jewish tradition is in accordance with the first Answer. Saul is not held blameworthy, since the Philistines had overrun his location and he knew they would torture him.
How old was David when he began to work as a shepherd?
The Bible is silent in regards to David's age as a shepherd. However, as a young shepherd, David acquired skill in throwing slingstones, and he developed endurance, courage, and a willingness to pursue and rescue sheep separated from the flock, not hesitating to kill a bear or a lion when necessary. (1Samuel 17:34-36)
Who is the man who was killed by king David while king David wanted his wife?
Short answer:
Basically, yes. David didn't want Uriah to find out he (David) had made his wife Bathsheba pregnant, so he had him killed and married his wife.
