Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5070 Individuals in OT and NT » 5085 David » 5088 David, character of David, although not perfect, is portrayed as a man and a king after God's own heart. David's appearance and attributes 1 Samuel 16:18 See also 1 Samuel 16:12 David's characteristics His dependence upon God 1 Samuel 13:14 See also 1 Samuel 23:2,4,9-13; Psalm 23:1-6; Psalm 34:1-7; Psalm 54:1-4; Psalm 62:1-2; Psalm 142:1-7 His trust in God 1 Samuel 17:34-37 See also 1 Samuel 17:40-51 His loyalty to others 1 Samuel 20:41-42 See also 2 Samuel 9:1,6-7 His respect for those in authority 1 Samuel 24:1-7 See also 1 Samuel 26:1-25 His deep humanity is evident in his paternal grief 2 Samuel 18:32-33 See also 2 Samuel 13:38-39; Samuel 18:5; Samuel 19:1-7 David's abilities He was a strategist and courageous commander 2 Samuel 8:3-6 See also 1 Samuel 17:34-47; 2 Samuel 5:6-10,17-25; Samuel 8:1,13-14; 1 Samuel 27:5-11 He was a musician and poet He played the harp: 1 Samuel 16:18,23; Samuel 18:10; Samuel 19:9-10 2 Samuel 22:1 pp Psalm 18:1 Title He sang; 1 Chronicles 16:7; Psalm 3:1 Title; Psalm 34:1Title; Psalm 51:1Title; Psalm 52:1Title; Psalm 54:1Title; Psalm 63:1Title He was a wise leader 2 Samuel 8:15 See also 2 Samuel 7:18-29; Samuel 15:14,25-29,32-36; Samuel 16:5-12; Samuel 19:18-29; Samuel 21:1-9 His military activities prevented him from building the temple 1 Kings 5:3; 1 Chronicles 22:7-8 David's sin and repentance His adultery with Bathsheba and murder of Uriah 2 Samuel 11:2-4; Samuel 12:7-10 See also 2 Samuel 11:14-17,26-27 His repentance 2 Samuel 12:13-23; Psalm 51:1-19 See also
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