Covenant

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David's kingdom was made of bricks and mortar, but Jesus' was in people.

Context: 1000BCE. Transitional period in Israel.

The period is categorized by lawlessness and disobedience.

The people looked for a great king to unite and defend them.

David becomes known as the 'Greatest' king in Israelite history.

David's kingdom

historically, Israelites were wandering people and various tribes

Eventually, they desired authority.

observed tribes around them

judges become very powerful

wanted trade/stability

needed a united defence

Summary: Samuel (a judge) goes to Jesse to anoint one his sons as king. the Lord tells Samuel that David is the one. David defeats Goliath and becomes king. God tells David to build a house for him. god tells David the messiah will be a descendent of him. David commits adultery with Bathsheba.

David's Accomplishments

Anointed at 37, ruled for 40 years

Brought ark of covenant from outlying territory

Conquered philistines, Syrians, moabites

Jerusalem is called City of David

Began building earthly kingdom of God.

Moral

spiritual strength is more powerful than physical strength

as human are flawed god does not abandon us.

the israelites were constintaly disobeying god and the laws given to them by Moses. god promises davids decedents will rule israel forever.

the promise of eternal kingdom is ultimately fulfilled with Jesse, who is of Davids bloodline. although this is an unconditional covenant, there is a part of it with has a contingency; if the ruler israel is obedient, he will be blessed, if not they are cursed.