David, although not perfect, is portrayed as a man and a king after God's own heart.

1 Samuel 16:18

David's appearance and attributes

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1 Samuel 16:12
1 Samuel 13:14

David's characteristics

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His dependence upon God

1 Samuel 23:2,4,9-13
Psalms 23:1-6; 34:1-7; 54:1-4; 62:1-2; 142:1-7
1 Samuel 17:34-37

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His trust in God

1 Samuel 17:40-51
1 Samuel 20:41-42

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His loyalty to others

2 Samuel 9:1,6-7
1 Samuel 24:1-7

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His respect for those in authority

1 Samuel 26:1-25
2 Samuel 18:32-33

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His deep humanity is evident in his paternal grief

2 Samuel 13:38-39; 18:5; 19:1-7
2 Samuel 8:3-6

David's abilities

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He was a strategist and courageous commander

1 Samuel 17:34-47
2 Samuel 5:6-10,17-25; 8:1,13-14
1 Samuel 27:5-11
2 Samuel 23:1

He was a musician and poet

1 Samuel 16:18,23; 18:10; 19:9-10
2 Samuel 22:1

He played the harp:

1 Chronicles 16:7

pp Ps 18:1 Title

Psalms 3:1 Title; 34:1 Title; 51:1 Title; 52:1 Title; 54:1 Title; 63:1 Title

He sang

2 Samuel 8:15

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He was a wise leader

2 Samuel 7:18-29; 15:14,25-29,32-36; 16:5-12; 19:18-29; 21:1-9
1 Kings 5:3
1 Chronicles 22:7-8

His military activities prevented him from building the temple

2 Samuel 11:2-4; 12:7-10

David's sin and repentance

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His adultery with Bathsheba and murder of Uriah

2 Samuel 11:14-17,26-27
2 Samuel 12:13-23
Psalms 51:1-19

His repentance

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