The Drama of Scripture

3 Key David Stories
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3 Key David Stories
After the creation and fall of humankind, God desired to redeem His people by making a covenant with Noah, Abraham, and the people of Israel. The Textbook ''Drama of Scripture'' shows how God elected Israel as His agents of redemption in Act 3. The three key stories about David from the book include the anointing of David; David conquers Jerusalem; and David and Bathsheba.
Anointing of King David
David, son of Jesse, was the most faithful King God appointed to lead Israel. After the death of Saul, God asked Samuel to go to the house of Jesse and anoint his youngest son David (1 Samuel 16:13). Bartholomew and Goheen (2004) say that David was God’s chosen King because he would bring peace to Israel and rest from their enemies. The anointing of King David is vital to Act 3 of the book because it se...