Despite all of the killing, David managed to unite the two kingdoms. And Israel finally became one nation under David, a king after God’s heart. This event fulfilled prophecy from the past and pointed Israel toward the future prophecy of Jesus. In 2 Samuel 5, the united nation gets a new capital.
But David is not deterred when he fails. He takes some time to be still, and he must have read up on the Book of the Law and consulted with the priests on the error of his ways. Because his next attempt is successful.
In 2 Samuel 5, we see that God is a God of second chances. When we fail, it is not the end, but an opportunity to be still, read the Work, pray and consult Godly people. Like David, we must know God’s Word to know God’s way. We can only know His Word by reading the book; that’s why in this podcast we read every word.
Scene 1: The United Nation Gets a New Capital
Scene 2: David Gets a Palace
In Scene 3: The Philistines are at it Again
Scene 4: Good Intentions + a Bad Move = A Fatal End
Scene 5: The Ark Moves to the Capital
Scene 6: Michal is Back in Town
Verses Mentioned:
- Deuteronomy 17:17
- 1 Samuel 7:1-2
- Exodus 25:1-9
- Genesis 2:15
- Deuteronomy 17:18-19
- Mark 6:56
Show Notes Mentioned:
The Tribal Allotments of Israel
Jerusalem in the Time of David and Solomon
David’s Wars of Conquest
The author of this article is Hayley Mowatt, producer of Bible Book Club.
