BIBLE TIMELINE: KING DAVID (1000 B.C.)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. Life of King David (1000 B.C.)
a) David, whose name means well beloved, was born the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a resident of Bethlehem. He was the great grandson of Ruth (who wrote the book of Ruth) and Boaz (Ruth 4:22). At a young age he tended his father's sheep, a job usually reserved for the LEAST esteemed of the family or its servants. The prophet Samuel, while David is still young, travels to Bethlehem and anoints him the next king of Israel. God chose him to replace King Saul who was starting to depart from His ways.
b) A few years after his anointing, David fought and overcame Goliath the giant. Goliath was a Philistine living in Gath. David's basic faith led him to conclude that regardless of an enemy's size and strength that God would ultimately defend those who are his - something the entire Israelite army lacked the faith to accept. Their focus was on how experienced and physically powerful was the enemy's champion - Goliath.
i) 24 When the Israelites saw Goliath, they ran away in terror.
ii) 32 David said to Saul, 'Your Majesty, no one should be afraid of this Philistine! I will go and fight him.' 37 'The Lord has saved me from lions and bears; he will save me from this Philistine.' (1 Samuel 17)
c) From a human standpoint, Goliath had the size and strength to defeat almost anyone. He stood roughly 9 feet, 3 inches (2.8 meters) tall. His protective battle coat, conservatively, was 78 U.S. pounds (35.4 kilograms) heavy! The spear he used in battle was likely 26 feet (7.9 meters) long, with its head alone weighing 17 U.S. pounds (7.7 kilograms). Without faith, it would have been nearly impossible to defeat such a foe!
d) Because of a contention over the throne, David ruled only the tribe of Judah after the death of Saul. His rule over one tribe, which began when he was about 30, lasted seven and one-half years. After this time, all the elders of Israel acknowledge him as the sole King over all the tribes.
e) David continues to have a colorful life even as King. Shortly after becoming ruler over all Israel, he attacks the Jebusites in Jerusalem and captures the city. This is why, to this day, Jerusalem is also referenced as the 'city of David.' It becomes the new capital over a united Israel and the place where he lives. After a few missteps, he eventually brings the Ark of the Covenant into the city. As ruler, he carries out successful military campaigns against the Amalekites, Ammonites, Edomites, Moabites, Philistines, and Syrians.
f) Unfortunately, many of David's problems are self-inflicted. His illicit affair with Bathsheba, the arranged murder of her husband and attempt at cover up his sins cost him grief, dishonor, the life of a child and trouble within his household. The sin of taking a census to determine the size of his army, instead of trusting God, cost the lives of more than 70,000 Israelites. His lack of discipline in his own house contributed to his son Absalom rebelling against him and another son Adonijah seeking to inherit the throne instead of Solomon.
g) King David, shortly after proclaiming his son Solomon the next King of Israel, dies at the age of seventy. The pivotal events and people in his life include the following.
i) Anointed king of Israel as a youth.
ii) Slays Goliath the giant.
iii) Rules as King of Israel for forty years.
iv) Overtakes the Jebusites in Jerusalem and makes the city his capital.
v) Has illicit affair with Bathsheba then arranges the death of her husband Uriah on the battlefield.
vi) Brings the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem.
vii) Makes son Solomon the new King over God's people.
viii) Writes at least 77 of 150 Psalms.
The End ...
1. Life of King David (1000 B.C.)a) David, whose name means well beloved, was born the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a resident of Bethlehem. He was the great grandson of Ruth (who wrote the book of Ruth) and Boaz (Ruth 4:22). At a young age he tended his father's sheep, a job usually reserved for the LEAST esteemed of the family or its servants. The prophet Samuel, while David is still young, travels to Bethlehem and anoints him the next king of Israel. God chose him to replace King Saul who was starting to depart from His ways.
b) A few years after his anointing, David fought and overcame Goliath the giant. Goliath was a Philistine living in Gath. David's basic faith led him to conclude that regardless of an enemy's size and strength that God would ultimately defend those who are his - something the entire Israelite army lacked the faith to accept. Their focus was on how experienced and physically powerful was the enemy's champion - Goliath.
i) 24 When the Israelites saw Goliath, they ran away in terror.
ii) 32 David said to Saul, 'Your Majesty, no one should be afraid of this Philistine! I will go and fight him.' 37 'The Lord has saved me from lions and bears; he will save me from this Philistine.' (1 Samuel 17)
c) From a human standpoint, Goliath had the size and strength to defeat almost anyone. He stood roughly 9 feet, 3 inches (2.8 meters) tall. His protective battle coat, conservatively, was 78 U.S. pounds (35.4 kilograms) heavy! The spear he used in battle was likely 26 feet (7.9 meters) long, with its head alone weighing 17 U.S. pounds (7.7 kilograms). Without faith, it would have been nearly impossible to defeat such a foe!
d) Because of a contention over the throne, David ruled only the tribe of Judah after the death of Saul. His rule over one tribe, which began when he was about 30, lasted seven and one-half years. After this time, all the elders of Israel acknowledge him as the sole King over all the tribes.
e) David continues to have a colorful life even as King. Shortly after becoming ruler over all Israel, he attacks the Jebusites in Jerusalem and captures the city. This is why, to this day, Jerusalem is also referenced as the 'city of David.' It becomes the new capital over a united Israel and the place where he lives. After a few missteps, he eventually brings the Ark of the Covenant into the city. As ruler, he carries out successful military campaigns against the Amalekites, Ammonites, Edomites, Moabites, Philistines, and Syrians.
f) Unfortunately, many of David's problems are self-inflicted. His illicit affair with Bathsheba, the arranged murder of her husband and attempt at cover up his sins cost him grief, dishonor, the life of a child and trouble within his household. The sin of taking a census to determine the size of his army, instead of trusting God, cost the lives of more than 70,000 Israelites. His lack of discipline in his own house contributed to his son Absalom rebelling against him and another son Adonijah seeking to inherit the throne instead of Solomon.
g) King David, shortly after proclaiming his son Solomon the next King of Israel, dies at the age of seventy. The pivotal events and people in his life include the following.
i) Anointed king of Israel as a youth.
ii) Slays Goliath the giant.
iii) Rules as King of Israel for forty years.
iv) Overtakes the Jebusites in Jerusalem and makes the city his capital.
v) Has illicit affair with Bathsheba then arranges the death of her husband Uriah on the battlefield.
vi) Brings the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem.
vii) Makes son Solomon the new King over God's people.
viii) Writes at least 77 of 150 Psalms.
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