Next to David’s defeat of Goliath, the story found in this passage is one of the well- known aspects of his life. Far from a flattering portrayal of his life, the story of Bathsheba casts a dark shadow over his kingship and character.
This lesson will cover the early days of David’s reign as he attempts to rule his kingdom in a way that honors Yahweh. Having never served as a king before, David has a lot to learn about managing the affairs of state in keeping with Yahweh’s commands.
Paul encourages the Corinthian believers with the hope of their future glorified bodies and their call to be ministers and ambassadors of reconciliation.
As 2 Samuel opens, David is mourning the deaths of Saul and Solomon. These passages reveal a lot about David’s designation by God as a man after His own heart. Despite all that Saul had done to him, David never lost his love and respect for the man and the title he held as king.