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David was instrumental in the establishment of Jerusalem as the centre of Israel's worship. Through David's personal rule, God exercised his own kingship over his people. David thus foreshadowed the Messiah, who would spring from his royal line.

The historical significance of David

The establishment of Jerusalem as the centre of worship

2 Samuel 6:1-11 pp 1 Chronicles 13:1-14; 2 Samuel 6:12-15 pp 1 Chronicles 15:25-28

Preparations for building the temple

1 Chronicles 28:2-9 See also 2 Samuel 7:1-7 pp 1 Chronicles 17:1-6; 1 Kings 8:17-19 pp 2 Chronicles 6:7-9; 1 Chronicles 22:1-19; 1 C 4-5; 1 C 1; 1 C 12; 1 C 1-5

The spiritual significance of David

The son of God and chosen king

Psalm 2:6-7

An eternal priest

See also Psalm 110:4

A sign of God's final victory

Psalm 2:8-11; Psalm 110:1-3

God's covenant with David

2 Samuel 7:11-16 pp 1 Chronicles 17:10-14 See also 1 Kings 11:11-13; 2 Kings 8:19 pp 2 Chronicles 21:7; Psalm 89:1-37; Psalm 132:12; Isaiah 55:3; Jeremiah 33:17; Ezekiel 37:21-28; Acts 13:22-23,32-37

David as a type of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ as the Son of David

Jeremiah 23:5; Ezekiel 34:23-24 See also Isaiah 16:5; Matthew 1:1; Matthew 12:23; Matthew 15:22; Matthew 21:9; Matthew 20:30 pp Mark 10:46-47 pp Luke 18:35-38; John 7:41-42; Revelation 22:16

Jesus Christ's kingship is linked with David's kingship

Luke 1:32-33 See also Isaiah 9:7; Isaiah 16:5; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Matthew 22:41-46 pp Mark 12:35-37 pp Luke 20:41-44; Psalm 110:1

See also

1351  covenant with David
1680  types
1680  types
2215  Christ, Son of David
2230  Messiah, coming of
2312  Christ as king
2345  Christ, kingdom of
2375  kingdom of God
2540  Christ, genealogy
5369  kingship, divine
8622  worship
9145  Messianic age