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The Kingdom of David. Chapter 10. David becomes King. After Saul’s death David is able to take over the kingdom David must choose a place for the capital What is the dilemma in choosing a capital? Northern tribes were rebellious Southern were faithful. 1. David picks a Capital. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Kingdom of DavidThe Kingdom of David
Chapter 10Chapter 10
David becomes KingDavid becomes King
After Saul’s death David is able to take over the kingdom
David must choose a place for the capital What is the dilemma
in choosing a capital? Northern tribes were
rebellious Southern were faithful
After Saul’s death David is able to take over the kingdom
David must choose a place for the capital What is the dilemma
in choosing a capital? Northern tribes were
rebellious Southern were faithful
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David picks a CapitalDavid picks a Capital
David makes Jerusalem the new capital
It was located in a city between Judah and the other tribes
Joab leads the charge in driving out the Jebusites from Jerusalem and becomes the Prime Minister
David makes Jerusalem the new capital
It was located in a city between Judah and the other tribes
Joab leads the charge in driving out the Jebusites from Jerusalem and becomes the Prime Minister
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Moving the Ark to Jerusalem
Moving the Ark to Jerusalem
Jerusalem becomes a political and religious center once the Ark arrives
David tried to take the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem on a cart
Jerusalem becomes a political and religious center once the Ark arrives
David tried to take the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem on a cart
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Rules for the ArkRules for the Ark
Exodus 25:13-15 The ark needed to
be carried by the Levites
Numbers 4:15 “But they shall not
touch the sacred objects, if they do they shall die”
Touching the Ark will cause death
Exodus 25:13-15 The ark needed to
be carried by the Levites
Numbers 4:15 “But they shall not
touch the sacred objects, if they do they shall die”
Touching the Ark will cause death 4
First attemptFirst attempt
David had a cart built for the ark to be pulled by oxen
1 Chron 13:7; 2 Samuel 6 They transported it
on a new cart They danced and
sang as they went
David had a cart built for the ark to be pulled by oxen
1 Chron 13:7; 2 Samuel 6 They transported it
on a new cart They danced and
sang as they went
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First attemptFirst attempt
1 Chron 13:9-10 Uzzah tried to catch the
Ark as it tipped off the cart and was struck down for touching the ark
David became afraid of God and left the ark with an Israelite household for 3 months to make preparations to move the Ark properly
1 Chron 13:9-10 Uzzah tried to catch the
Ark as it tipped off the cart and was struck down for touching the ark
David became afraid of God and left the ark with an Israelite household for 3 months to make preparations to move the Ark properly
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2nd attempt2nd attempt
1 Chron 15 David pitched the tent in Jerusalem
ahead of time Only the Levites carried the ark V.16 people chanted, played harps,
lyres, cymbals and sang David dressed as a Levite and led the
procession David offered the sacrifices to God
1 Chron 15 David pitched the tent in Jerusalem
ahead of time Only the Levites carried the ark V.16 people chanted, played harps,
lyres, cymbals and sang David dressed as a Levite and led the
procession David offered the sacrifices to God
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David dressed like a priest and offered sacrifice and was not punished like Saul. Why?
David dressed like a priest and offered sacrifice and was not punished like Saul. Why?
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David teaches usDavid teaches us
2 Sam 6:14 “Then David came
dancing before the Lord with abandon”
David’s wife watched him dance and “despised him in her heart”
She described how ridiculous he looked
2 Sam 6:14 “Then David came
dancing before the Lord with abandon”
David’s wife watched him dance and “despised him in her heart”
She described how ridiculous he looked
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David responds to criticism
David responds to criticism
“I was dancing before the Lord…Not only will make merry before the Lord but I will demean myself even more. I will be lowly in your esteem, but I will be honored”
2 Sam 6:21
“I was dancing before the Lord…Not only will make merry before the Lord but I will demean myself even more. I will be lowly in your esteem, but I will be honored”
2 Sam 6:21
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Review of the CovenantsReview of the Covenants
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David wants a TempleDavid wants a Temple
David built the Kingdom into a small empire
With the help of the King of Tyre, David’s palace was an incredible sight to see.
“I dwell in a house of cedar but the ark of God dwells in a tent”
David built the Kingdom into a small empire
With the help of the King of Tyre, David’s palace was an incredible sight to see.
“I dwell in a house of cedar but the ark of God dwells in a tent”
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David began feeling that he was living in a better place than God. “I dwell in a house of cedar
but the ark of God dwells in a tent”
He shared this concern with Nathan
Nathan was a prophet of God who served King David He was often consulted by
kings because of his wisdom
David began feeling that he was living in a better place than God. “I dwell in a house of cedar
but the ark of God dwells in a tent”
He shared this concern with Nathan
Nathan was a prophet of God who served King David He was often consulted by
kings because of his wisdom13
God wanted to make a Covenant
God wanted to make a Covenant
Nathan had a vision telling him that God wanted much more for him than just to build a Temple
Nathan learned that he was going to establish a covenant with David.
God revealed to Nathan the elements of this Covenant.
Nathan had a vision telling him that God wanted much more for him than just to build a Temple
Nathan learned that he was going to establish a covenant with David.
God revealed to Nathan the elements of this Covenant.
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The Davidic Covenant revealed
The Davidic Covenant revealed
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The Davidic CovenantThe Davidic Covenant
7 Primary Features7 Primary Features
1. Kingdom1. Kingdom
2 Sm 7:13 “Great” kings will
come from his descendants
Ps 89:28 He will be a first-born He will be the highest
of kings
Who is the highest king?
2 Sm 7:13 “Great” kings will
come from his descendants
Ps 89:28 He will be a first-born He will be the highest
of kings
Who is the highest king?
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2. Dynasty2. Dynasty
2 Sm 7:11-13 “the Lord will
make you a house”
Those that come after him will be rulers also
Remember: Jesus is a descendant of David (Mt 1:1-16)
2 Sm 7:11-13 “the Lord will
make you a house”
Those that come after him will be rulers also
Remember: Jesus is a descendant of David (Mt 1:1-16)
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3. God’s own Son3. God’s own Son
2 Sm 7:14 “he shall be my son”
Ps 2:7 At his coronation
(when he is crowned king) David becomes God’s own son
He is anointed; making him the “messiah” or “Christ”
Fulfilled in Mt 3:17
2 Sm 7:14 “he shall be my son”
Ps 2:7 At his coronation
(when he is crowned king) David becomes God’s own son
He is anointed; making him the “messiah” or “Christ”
Fulfilled in Mt 3:17 17
4. Unlimited4. Unlimited In Time…
2 Sm 7:16 Throne will stand firm
Ps 89:37-38 Line will endure forever
In Space… Ps 2:8
I will give you the nations…the ends of the earth
Ps 72:8 Dominion will be from sea to
sea
Acts 1:8
In Time… 2 Sm 7:16
Throne will stand firm Ps 89:37-38
Line will endure forever
In Space… Ps 2:8
I will give you the nations…the ends of the earth
Ps 72:8 Dominion will be from sea to
sea
Acts 1:8 18
5. Jerusalem5. Jerusalem It becomes the spiritual
center Zion is the holy mountain
(it is the highest mountain in Jerusalem)
Ps 2:6 I have set my king on Zion
Is 2:3 The upper room is on Zion…
the place of Pentecost…where the Church was born
It is now the Church
It becomes the spiritual center
Zion is the holy mountain (it is the highest mountain in Jerusalem)
Ps 2:6 I have set my king on Zion
Is 2:3 The upper room is on Zion…
the place of Pentecost…where the Church was born
It is now the Church19
6. Temple6. Temple
Architectural sign of Davidic Covenant
Architectural sign of Davidic Covenant
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7. Wisdom7. Wisdom
Wisdom is the new law David receives a law for
all mankind He gets a law for every
nation Mosaic law was only for
Israel
The Holy Spirit later represents Wisdom which we later each receive
Wisdom is the new law David receives a law for
all mankind He gets a law for every
nation Mosaic law was only for
Israel
The Holy Spirit later represents Wisdom which we later each receive 21
Davidic CovenantDavidic Covenant
3 secondary features3 secondary features
1. Queen Mother1. Queen Mother
Queen plays an important role in the government
Starts with King Solomon
1 Kings 2:19 King Solomon bowed
before his mother
Mary, Jesus’ mother is the new queen mother
Queen plays an important role in the government
Starts with King Solomon
1 Kings 2:19 King Solomon bowed
before his mother
Mary, Jesus’ mother is the new queen mother
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2. Prime Minister2. Prime Minister
One person stands between the king and the other ministers
A sign of the prime ministers office are the keys
Is 22:21 He shall be a father
and will hold the “keys”
Mt 16:16-19
One person stands between the king and the other ministers
A sign of the prime ministers office are the keys
Is 22:21 He shall be a father
and will hold the “keys”
Mt 16:16-19 23
3. Thank Offering: Todah3. Thank Offering: Todah
Primary liturgy celebrated will no longer be a sin offering but a thank offering
Ps 50:13-15 God asks for a sacrifice of
thanksgiving Ps 116:8, 17-19
Offer a sac. of thanksgiving Todah is “thank offering
in Hebrew Eucharistia is the Greek
Sound familiar?
Primary liturgy celebrated will no longer be a sin offering but a thank offering
Ps 50:13-15 God asks for a sacrifice of
thanksgiving Ps 116:8, 17-19
Offer a sac. of thanksgiving Todah is “thank offering
in Hebrew Eucharistia is the Greek
Sound familiar?24
Davidic Covenant Summary
Davidic Covenant Summary
7 primary features Dynasty Kingdom God’s Own Son Unlimited Jerusalem Temple Wisdom
7 primary features Dynasty Kingdom God’s Own Son Unlimited Jerusalem Temple Wisdom
3 secondary features Queen mother Prime minister Todah
3 secondary features Queen mother Prime minister Todah