26 David Becomes King [2 Samuel 5:1–12]
The Bible passage: [2 Samuel 5:1–12]
The Story:
After some time, the elders of the tribes of Israel came to David and said, “We are your own flesh and blood. Even when Saul was king over us, you were the one who led us into battle. The Lord also told you, ‘You will shepherd My people and rule over Israel.’”
David made a covenant with them in the Lord’s presence, and they anointed David king over Israel.
David was 30 years old when he began his reign, and he reigned for 40 years.
The king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who lived in that part of the land. The Jebusites sent word to David: “You will never get into our city. Even the blind and lame can repel you.”
But David did capture Jerusalem, which would come to be called the stronghold of Zion, the city of David.
David thought, “Whoever attacks Jerusalem will have to go through the water shaft,” and that’s what he did.
David took up residence in the stronghold, which he called the city of David. He strengthened the walls all the way around from the supporting terraces inward.
David became more and more powerful, and the Lord was with him.
King Hiram of Tyre sent envoys to David. He also sent cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.
David knew that the Lord had established him as king over Israel and had built up his kingdom for His people Israel.
The Lessons:
- Zion: Originally a term for the fortified section of Jerusalem. Later used for the temple and the city of Jerusalem.
- The people of Israel made a covenant with David to have him be their king. This covenant is a little different. Most of the covenants talked about in the Bible are between God and people. This covenant is between people and people.
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