David Anointed King of Israel. Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and your flesh. In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out [to war] and brought Israel in [from battle]. And the LORD told you, ‘You shall shepherd My people Israel and be ruler over them.'”2Sa 5:1-2
THE REIGN OF DAVID
INTRODUCTION
The Second Book of Samuel is devoted entirely to the reign of David. His coronation, first by Judah and then by all of the tribes, his wars and conquests, his care for the religious life of the people, his sins, and the calamities he suffered, are impartially set forth in vivid and convincing narrative.
“A very notable thing in the books of Samuel,” says James Robertson, “is the prominence given to music and song. There is in these books an unusual number of poetical pieces ascribed to this period, and all the indications put together give ample justification for the fame of David as the sweet singer of Israel, and for the ascription to him of the origin of that volume of sacred song which never ceased in Israel, and has become embodied in the Psalms.”
11. Why was the capture of Jerusalem of great importance?
2 Samuel 5:1-16
DAVID ANOINTED KING OF ISRAEL
Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and your flesh.
In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led Israel out [to war] and brought Israel in [from battle]. And the LORD told you, ‘You shall shepherd My people Israel and be ruler over them.'” [1Sa_15:27-29; 1Sa_16:1]
So all the elders (tribal leaders) of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed him king over Israel.
David was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty years.
In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.
Now the king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who said to David, “You shall not enter here, for the blind and the lame [even the weakest among us] will turn you away”; they thought, “David cannot come in here [because the walls are impenetrable].”
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold (fortress) of Zion, that is, the City of David.
Then David said on that day, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites, let him go up through the [underground] water shaft to strike the lame and the blind, who are detested by David’s soul [because of their arrogance].” So [for that reason] they say, “The blind or the lame (Jebusites) shall not come into the [royal] house [of Israel].” [1Ch_11:6]
So David lived in the stronghold and called it the City of David. And he built all around [the surrounding area] from the Millo [fortification] and inward.
David became greater and greater, for the LORD, the God of hosts (armies), was with him.
Now Hiram the king of Tyre sent messengers to David with cedar trees, carpenters, and stonemasons; and they built a house (palace) for David.
And David knew that the LORD had established him as king over Israel, and that He had exalted his kingdom for His people Israel’s sake.
David took more concubines and wives from Jerusalem, after he came from Hebron; and more sons and daughters were born to him.
And these are the names of those who were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
DAVID ANOINTED KING OF ISRAEL.
DAVID KING IN JERUSALEM
David was anointed thrice: by Samuel in his home, by the men of Judah, and here. So our Lord has been crowned in the Father’s purpose and by his Church. There awaits another day, when he will be recognized as King by the entire universe, Rev_11:15, etc. The reasons for David’s coronation apply equally to our Lord: (1) kinship; (2) power to lead; (3) God’s eternal purpose.
Because of its impregnable position, it was wise policy to secure Jerusalem as the site of the capital. Here was the beginning of new prosperity for Israel, and for Jerusalem as well, which was now to become “the joy of the whole earth.” See 1Ch_12:23, etc. David’s influence increased by leaps and bounds, 2Sa_5:10. There broke on his mind a perception of the divine purpose, 2Sa_5:12. Often we are unable to descryb this in the earlier stages of our life. We see no meaning, no purpose. But as year is added to year, God’s great scheme begins to unfold. Only be sure that any position or opportunity is intended, not for us alone, but for his people’s sake.
David’s prosperity led to luxurious living and sensual indulgence, out of which sprang the troubles of his after-life, 2Sa_5:13; 2Sa_5:15.
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