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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

2 Samuel 23:1

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

5040  murder
6242  adultery
6732  repentance
7733  leaders