DAVID. 1. King of Israel. Genealogy of, Ruth 4:18–22; 1 Sam. 16:11; 17:12; 1 Chr. 2:3–15; Matt. 1:1–6; Luke 3:31–38. A shepherd, 1 Sam. 16:11. Kills a lion and a bear, 1 Sam. 17:34–36. Anointed king, while a youth, by the prophet Samuel, and inspired, 1 Sam. 16:1, 13; Psa. 89:19–37. Chosen of God, Psa. 78:70. Described to Saul, 1 Sam. 16:18. Detailed as armor-bearer and musician at Saul’s court, 1 Sam. 16:21–23. Slays Goliath, 1 Sam. 17. Love of Jonathan for, 1 Sam. 18:1–4. Popularity and discreetness of, 1 Sam. 18. Saul’s jealousy of, 1 Sam. 18:8–30. Is defrauded of Merab, and given Michal to wife, 1 Sam. 18:17–27. Jonathan intercedes for, 1 Sam. 19:1–7. Probably writes Psalm 11 at this period of his life. Conducts a campaign against, and defeats, the Philistines, 1 Sam. 19:8. Saul attempts to slay him; he escapes to Ramah, and dwells at Naioth, to there Saul pursues him, 1 Sam. 19:9–24. About this time writes Psalm 59. Returns, and Jonathan makes covenant with him, 1 Sam. 20. Escapes by way of Nob, where he obtains consecrated bread and Goliath’s sword from Abimelech, 1 Sam. 21:1–6; Matt. 12:3, 4; to Gath, 1 Sam. 21:10–15. At this time probably writes Psalms 34; 35; 52; 56; 120. Recruits an army of insurgents, goes to Moab, returns to Hareth, 1 Sam. 22. Probably writes Psalms 17; 35; 52; 58; 64; 109; 142. Saves Keilah, 1 Sam. 23:1–13. Makes second covenant with Jonathan, 1 Sam. 23:16–18. Goes to the wilderness of Ziph, is betrayed to Saul, 1 Sam. 23:13–26. Writes a psalm on the betrayal, Psalm 54, and probably Psalms 22; 31; 140. Saul is diverted from pursuit of, 1 Sam. 23:27, 28. At this time probably writes Psalm 12. Goes to En-gedi, 1 Sam. 23:29. Refrains from slaying Saul, 1 Sam. 24. Writes Psalm 57. Covenants with Saul, 1 Sam. 26. Marries Nabal’s widow, Abigail, and Ahinoam, 1 Sam. 25. Dwells in the wilderness of Ziph, has opportunity to slay Saul, but takes his spear only. Saul is contrite, 1 Sam. 26. Flees to Achish and dwells in Ziklag, 1 Sam. 27. List of men who join him, 1 Chr. 12:1–22. Conducts an expedition against Amalekites, misstates the facts to Achish, 1 Sam. 27:8–12. At this time probably writes Psalm 141. Is refused permission to accompany the Philistines to battle against the Israelites, 1 Sam. 28:1, 2; 29. Rescues the people of Ziklag, who had been captured by the Amalekites, 1 Sam. 30. Probably writes Psalm 13. Death and burial of Saul and his sons, 1 Sam. 31; 2 Sam. 21:1–14. Slays the murderer of Saul, 2 Sam. 1:1–16. Lamentation over Saul, 2 Sam. 1:17–27. After dwelling one year and four months at Ziklag, 1 Sam. 27:7, goes to Hebron, and is anointed king by Judah, 2 Sam. 2:1–4, 11; 5:5; 1 Kin. 2:11; 1 Chr. 3:4; 11:1–3. List of those who join him at Hebron, 1 Chr. 12:23–40. Ish-bosheth, son of Saul, crowned, 2 Sam. 2–4. David wages war against, and defeats, Ish-bosheth, 2 Sam. 2:13–32; 3:4. Demands the restoration of Michal, his wife, 2 Sam. 3:14–16. Abner revolts from Ish-bosheth, and joins David, but is slain by Joab, 2 Sam. 3. Punishes Ish-bosheth’s murderers, 2 Sam. 4. Anointed king over all Israel, after reigning over Judah at Hebron seven years and six months, and reigns thirty-three years, 2 Sam. 2:11; 5:5; 1 Chr. 3:4; 11:1–3; 12:23–40; 29:27. Makes conquest of Jerusalem, 2 Sam. 5:6; 1 Chr. 11:4–8; Isa. 29:1. Builds a palace, 2 Sam. 5:11; 2 Chr. 2:3. Friendship of, with Hiram, king of Tyre, 2 Sam. 5:11; 1 Kin. 5:1. Prospered of God, 2 Sam. 5:10, 12; 1 Chr. 11:9. Fame of, 1 Chr. 14:17. Philistines make war against, and are defeated by him, 2 Sam. 5:17, 25. Assembles thirty thousand men to escort the ark to Jerusalem with music and thanksgiving, 2 Sam. 6:1–5. Uzzah is stricken when he attempts to steady the ark, 2 Sam. 6:6–11. David is terrified, and leaves the ark at the house of Obed-edom, 2 Sam. 6:9–11. After three months brings the ark to Jerusalem with dancing and great joy, 2 Sam. 6:12–16; 1 Chr. 13. Organized the tabernacle service, 1 Chr. 9:22; 15:16–24; 16:4–6, 37–43. Offers sacrifice, distributes gifts, and blesses the people, 2 Sam. 6:17–19. Michal rebukes him for his religious enthusiasm, 2 Sam. 6:20–23. Desires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives promise that his seed should reign forever, 2 Sam. 7:12–16; 23:5; 1 Chr. 17:11–14; 2 Chr. 6:16; Psa. 89:3, 4; 132:11, 12; Acts 15:16; Rom. 15:12. Interpretation and fulfillment of this prophecy, Acts 13:22, 23. At this time, probably, writes Psalms 15; 16; 24; 101; 138. Conquers the Philistines, Moabites, and Syria, 2 Sam. 8. Treats Mephibosheth, the lame son of Saul, with great kindness, 2 Sam. 9:6; 19:24–30. Sends commissioners with a message of sympathy to Hanun, son of the king of Ammon; the message misinterpreted, and commissioners treated with indignity; David retaliates by invading his kingdom, and defeating the combined armies of the Ammonites and Syrians, 2 Sam. 10; 1 Chr. 19. Probably writes Psalms 18; 20; 21. Commits adultery with Bath-sheba, 2 Sam. 11:2–5. Wickedly causes the death of Uriah, 2 Sam. 11:6–25. Takes Bath-sheba to be his wife, 2 Sam. 11:26, 27. Is rebuked by the prophet Nathan, 2 Sam. 12:1–14. Repents of his crime and confesses his guilt, Psa. 6; 32; 38; 39; 40; 51. Is chastised with grievous affliction on account of his crime, Psa. 38; 41; 69. Death of his infant son by Bath-sheba, 2 Sam. 12:15–23. Solomon is born to, 2 Sam. 12:24, 25. Ammonites defeated and tortured, 2 Sam. 12:26–31. Amnon’s crime, his murder by Absalom, and Absalom’s flight, 2 Sam. 13. Absalom’s return, 2 Sam. 14:1–24. Absalom’s usurpation, 2 Sam. 14; 15. David’s flight from Jerusalem, 2 Sam. 15:13–37. He probably writes, at this time, Psalms 5; 7; 26; 61; 63; 69; 70; 86; 143. Shimei curses him, 2 Sam. 16. Crosses the Jordan, 2 Sam. 17:21–29. Absalom’s defeat and death, 2 Sam. 18. Laments the death of Absalom, 2 Sam. 18:33; 19:1–4. Rebuked by Joab, 2 Sam. 19:5–7. David rebukes the priests for not showing loyalty amid the complaints of the people against him, 2 Sam. 19:9–15. Shimei sues for clemency, 2 Sam. 19:16–23. Mephibosheth sues for the king’s favor, 2 Sam. 19:24–30. Barzillai rewarded, 2 Sam. 19:31–40. Judah accused by the ten tribes of stealing him away, 2 Sam. 19:41–43. Returns to Jerusalem, 2 Sam. 20:1–3. At this time, probably, composes Psalms 27; 66; 122; 144. Sheba’s conspiracy against David, and his death, 2 Sam. 20. Makes Amasa general, 2 Sam. 19:13. Amasa is slain, 2 Sam. 20:4–10. Consigns seven sons of Saul to the Gibeonites to be slain to atone for Saul’s persecution of the Gibeonites, 2 Sam. 21:1–14. Buries Saul’s bones, and his sons’, 2 Sam. 21:12–14. Defeats the Philistines, 2 Sam. 21:15–22; 1 Chr. 20:4–8. Takes the military strength of Israel without divine authority, and is reproved, 2 Sam. 24; 1 Chr. 21; 27:24. Probably composes Psalms 30; 131. Marries Abishag, 1 Kin. 1:1–4. Probably composes Psalms 19; 111. Reorganizes the tabernacle service, 1 Chr. 22–26; 2 Chr. 7:6; 8:14; 23:18; 29:27–30; 35:15; Ezra 3:10; 8:20. Adonijah usurps the scepter, Solomon appointed to the throne, 1 Kin. 1; 1 Chr. 23:1. Delivers his charge to Solomon, 1 Kin. 2:1–11; 1 Chr. 22:6–19; 28; 29. Probably composes Psalms 23; 145. Last words of, 2 Sam. 23:1–7. Death of, 1 Kin. 2:10; 1 Chr. 29:28; Acts 2:29, 30. Sepulchre of, Acts 2:29. Age of, at death, 2 Sam. 5:4, 5; 1 Chr. 29:28. Length of reign, forty years, 1 Kin. 2:11; 1 Chr. 29:27, 28. Wives of, 2 Sam. 3:2–5; 11:3, 27; 1 Chr. 3:5. Children born at Hebron, 2 Sam. 3:2–5; 1 Chr. 3:4; at Jerusalem, 2 Sam. 5:14–16; 1 Chr. 3:5–8; 14:4–7. Descendants of, 1 Chr. 3. Civil and military officers of, 2 Sam. 8:16–18. See Cabinet. Lists of his heroes, and of their exploits, 2 Sam. 23; 1 Chr. 11; 12:23–40. Devoutness of, 1 Sam. 13:14; 2 Sam. 6:5, 14–18; 7:18–29; 8:11; 24:25; 1 Kin. 3:14; 1 Chr. 17:16–27; 29:10; 2 Chr. 7:17; Zech. 12:8; Psa. 6; 7; 11; 13; 17; 22; 26; 27:7–14; 28; 31; 35; 37; 38; 39; 40:11–17; 42; 43; 51; 54; 55; 56; 57; 59; 60; 61; 62; 64:1–6; 66; 69; 70; 71; 86; 101; 108; 120:1–2; 140; 141; 142; 143; 144; Acts 13:22. Justice in the administration of, 2 Sam. 8:15; 1 Chr. 18:14. Discreetness of, 1 Sam. 18:14, 30. Meekness of, 1 Sam. 24:7; 26:11; 2 Sam. 16:11; 19:22, 23. Merciful, 2 Sam. 19:23. David as musician, 1 Sam. 16:21–23; 1 Chr. 15:16; 23:5; 2 Chr. 7:6; 29:26; Neh. 12:36; Amos 6:5; poet, 2 Sam. 22; see Psalms of David; prophet, 2 Sam. 23:2–7; 1 Chr. 28:19; Matt. 22:41–46; Acts 2:25–38; 4:25. Type of Christ, Psa. 2; 16; 18:43; 69:7–9, 20, 21, 26, 29; 89:19–37. Jesus called son of, Matt. 9:27; 12:23; 15:22; 20:30, 31; 21:9; 22:42; Mark 10:47, 48; Luke 18:37, 39. Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom, Num. 24:17, 19; 2 Sam. 7:11–16; 1 Chr. 17:9–14; 22; 2 Chr. 6:5–17; 13:5; 21:7; Psa. 89:19–37; Isa. 9:7; 16:5; 22:20–25; Jer. 23:5; 33:15–26; Luke 1:32, 33. Chronicles of, written by Samuel, Nathan, and Gad, 1 Chr. 29:29, 30. 2. A prophetic name for Christ, Jer. 30:9; Ezek. 34:23, 24; 37:24, 25; Hos. 3:5.