Dictionary of Bible Themes: 5086 David, rise of

5086 David, rise of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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David rose from humble origins to become Israel's greatest king. His rise to power is seen by OT writers as evidence of God's guiding hand upon both David and Israel.

David was the great-grandson of Ruth and Boaz

Ruth 4:13-22

David was anointed king by Samuel

1 Samuel 16:1-13

David was a member of Saul's court

1 Samuel 16:17-23 See also 1 Samuel 18:2,5

David's defeat of Goliath

1 Samuel 17:50-51 See also 1 Samuel 17:4-11,17-26,32-54

David's friendship with Jonathan

1 Samuel 18:1 See also 1 Samuel 19:1-7; Samuel 20:1-42; Samuel 23:16-18; 2 Samuel 1:25-27

The relationship between David and Saul

Saul's jealousy of David

1 Samuel 18:9-12 See also 1 Samuel 18:15,28-29; Samuel 19:1,9-17; Psalm 59:1-4

His flight from Saul

1 Samuel 23:14 See also 1 Samuel 21:10; Samuel 22:1-5; Samuel 27:1-6; Psalm 52:1; Psalm 54:1-7; Psalm 56:1-2; Psalm 57:1-6

His refusal to harm Saul

1 Samuel 24:3-7 See also 1 Samuel 26:7-25

His reaction to Saul's death

2 Samuel 1:11-12 See also 2 Samuel 1:17-27