Topical Bible: David: King of Israel: Devoutness of

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David, the second king of Israel, is renowned not only for his military prowess and leadership but also for his profound devoutness and deep relationship with God. His life, as chronicled in the Old Testament, provides a rich tapestry of faith, worship, repentance, and reliance on the Lord.

Anointed by God

David's devoutness is first evident in his anointing by the prophet Samuel. God chose David, a shepherd boy, over his older brothers, emphasizing that the Lord looks at the heart rather than outward appearances (1 Samuel 16:7). This divine selection underscores David's heart for God, setting the stage for his future as a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14).

Worship and Praise

David's devoutness is perhaps most vividly expressed through his psalms, many of which are attributed to him. These psalms reveal a man who is deeply committed to worship and praise. In Psalm 23, David declares, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want," illustrating his trust and reliance on God for guidance and provision. His psalms often reflect a heart of gratitude, repentance, and adoration, serving as a model for worship.

Obedience and Faith

David's faith is demonstrated in his confrontation with Goliath, where he boldly declares, "The LORD who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine" (1 Samuel 17:37). His confidence in God's deliverance and his willingness to act in faith highlight his devoutness and trust in God's power.

Repentance and Humility

Despite his devoutness, David was not without sin. His transgressions, including the affair with Bathsheba and the subsequent murder of her husband Uriah, are well-documented. However, David's response to his sin is a testament to his devoutness. When confronted by the prophet Nathan, David immediately repents, saying, "I have sinned against the LORD" (2 Samuel 12:13). Psalm 51, a psalm of repentance, further illustrates his contrite heart and desire for restoration with God.

Covenant Relationship

David's devoutness is also evident in the covenant God makes with him, known as the Davidic Covenant. In 2 Samuel 7, God promises David that his throne will be established forever. David's response is one of humility and gratitude, as he prays, "Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far?" (2 Samuel 7:18). This covenant underscores the special relationship between David and God, rooted in David's devoutness and God's faithfulness.

Legacy of Devotion

David's devoutness left a lasting legacy, influencing the spiritual life of Israel and the future hope of the Messiah, who would come from David's lineage. His life serves as an example of a heart fully devoted to God, marked by worship, repentance, and a deep-seated faith in the Lord's promises.

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1 Samuel 13:14
But now your kingdom shall not continue: the LORD has sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD has commanded him to be captain over his people, because you have not kept that which the LORD commanded you.
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2 Samuel 6:5,14,18
And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on tambourines, and on cornets, and on cymbals.
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2 Samuel 7:18-29
Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that you have brought me till now?
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2 Samuel 8:11
Which also king David did dedicate to the LORD, with the silver and gold that he had dedicated of all nations which he subdued;
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2 Samuel 24:25
And David built there an altar to the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the LORD was entreated for the land, and the plague was stayed from Israel.
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1 Kings 3:14
And if you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David did walk, then I will lengthen your days.
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1 Chronicles 17:16-27
And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is my house, that you have brought me till now?
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1 Chronicles 29:10
Why David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be you, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.
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2 Chronicles 7:17
And as for you, if you will walk before me, as David your father walked, and do according to all that I have commanded you, and shall observe my statutes and my judgments;
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Zechariah 12:8
In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of the LORD before them.
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Psalm 6:1
O LORD, rebuke me not in your anger, neither chasten me in your hot displeasure.
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Psalm 7:1
O LORD my God, in you do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:
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Psalm 11:1
In the LORD put I my trust: how say you to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
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Psalm 13:1
How long will you forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long will you hide your face from me?
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Psalm 17:1
Hear the right, O LORD, attend to my cry, give ear to my prayer, that goes not out of feigned lips.
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Psalm 22:1
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?
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Psalm 26:1
Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in my integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide.
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Psalm 27:7-14
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also on me, and answer me.
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Psalm 28:1
To you will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if you be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
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Psalm 31:1
In you, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in your righteousness.
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Psalm 35:1
Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
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Psalm 37:1
Fret not yourself because of evildoers, neither be you envious against the workers of iniquity.
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Library

Altar and Temple
... They were no patterns of devoutness or of morality. ... with that earnest attempt to
do everything 'according to the order of David king of Israel.' Not only ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/altar and temple.htm

The Interest of his Biography.
... of the past closed as when a king has passed ... of the Temple; that he had pillaged
David's tomb; that he ... who were waiting for the redemption of Israel, with all ...
//christianbookshelf.org/meyer/john the baptist/i the interest of his.htm

A Traveler's Note-Book
... time. The real place of David is that of the warrior-king who gave
independence, unity, and victory to the people of Israel. It ...
/.../merriam/the chief end of man/iii a travelers note-book.htm

Acts II
... spoke of the Messiah, for certainly David would call ... Therefore, let all the house
of Israel know assuredly ... entitled "The City of the Great King," written during ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts ii.htm

The Immaculate Conception
... of the Blessed Virgin, of the Tower of David, the Tower of ... among them figures like
Abraham and the Children of Israel. ... it to Elijah, who sent him to King Ahab. ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/ii the immaculate conception.htm