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Intercession, the act of intervening or mediating on behalf of others through prayer, is a significant theme in the life of King David, as recorded in the Scriptures. David, known as a man after God's own heart, frequently interceded for the people of Israel, demonstrating his deep concern for their spiritual and physical well-being.

1. Intercession During the Plague
In 2 Samuel 24, David's intercession is vividly illustrated when he pleads with God to spare the people of Israel from a devastating plague. After David's census of the fighting men, which displeased the Lord, a plague was sent as a consequence. Recognizing his sin, David earnestly sought God's mercy. In 2 Samuel 24:17 , David said, "Behold, I am the one who has sinned; I, the shepherd, have done wrong. But these sheep, what have they done? Please let Your hand be against me and my father's house." David's intercession highlights his willingness to bear the consequences of his actions to protect the people.

2. Intercession for the Covenant People
David's role as an intercessor is also evident in his prayers for the nation of Israel, particularly in the Psalms. In Psalm 25:22 , David prays, "Redeem Israel, O God, from all its troubles." This plea reflects his deep desire for God's deliverance and blessing upon the nation. David's intercessory prayers often encompass themes of redemption, protection, and guidance for Israel, underscoring his commitment to their spiritual welfare.

3. Intercession for the Establishment of the Temple
In 1 Chronicles 29, David intercedes for the future of Israel through his preparations for the building of the Temple. Although he was not permitted to build it himself, David's prayers and provisions laid the groundwork for Solomon's successful completion of the Temple. In 1 Chronicles 29:18-19 , David prays, "O LORD, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep this desire forever in the thoughts of the hearts of Your people, and establish their hearts toward You. And give my son Solomon a perfect heart to keep Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build the temple for which I have made provision." Here, David's intercession is both for the spiritual fidelity of the people and the successful continuation of God's plans for Israel.

4. Intercession in Times of National Crisis
David's leadership often involved intercession during times of national crisis. In 2 Samuel 21, during a famine that lasted three years, David sought the Lord's guidance to understand the cause of the calamity. Upon learning that it was due to Saul's breach of an oath with the Gibeonites, David took steps to rectify the situation, demonstrating his role as an intercessor who seeks divine insight and resolution for the nation's troubles.

David's intercessory actions throughout his life reveal a leader deeply committed to the spiritual and physical well-being of Israel. His prayers and interventions serve as a model of godly leadership, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's favor and guidance for the community of faith.

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2 Samuel 24:17
And David spoke to the LORD when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, See, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let your hand, I pray you, be against me, and against my father's house.
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Petilianus Said: "But what have You to do with the Kings of This.. ...
... to have obtained from the king through his intercession. ... of ancient examples, observe,
from instances taken from ... of the season excites additional fervor even ...
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Fifthly, as this Revelation, to the Judgment of Right and Sober ...
... But the greatest part of the instances above mentioned ... of prophets, appears from
those additional words at ... bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the ...
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Footnotes
... that protestation; and that upon the additional reason that ... Rutherford, James Wood,
William Strahan, David Dickson, Robert ... He will make intercession for us and ...
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Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ;
... saving them by his atonement, mediation, and intercession; and the ... than he did; and
Mephibosheth appealed to David, who was ... This is manifest by two instances. ...
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The Form of Concord. AD 1577.
... in favor of Calvinism; in both instances he followed ... explained by Melanchthon; with
the additional difference that ... on account of Christ's intercession; 3. In ...
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Period iv. The Age of the Consolidation of the Church: 200 to 324 ...
... of the persecution and relating instances of strange ... Additional source material:
Hippolytus, Adversus Noetum, Refutatio, IX ... what key: "Men of Israel, let what I ...
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The Pharisee and the Publican
... an officer that served the Romans and himself too; for the Romans at that time were
possessors of the land of Jewry (the lot of Israel's inheritance), and the ...
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The Desire of the Righteous Granted;
... I might give you out of this book many such instances, for it ... at the right hand of
God, who also maketh intercession for us. ... For I am,' said David, 'a stranger ...
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A Discourse Upon the Pharisee and the Publican
... An officer that served the Romans and themselves too; for the Romans at that time
were possessors of the land of Jewry, the lot of Israel's inheritance, and ...
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Memoir of John Bunyan
... wealthiest mansion, and have imparted additional grandeur to ... reader's recollection
when he peruses Israel's Hope Encouraged ... a new song' into the mouth of David? ...
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