David Becomes King

“David must surely have mixed emotions as he considers the future.  He is obviously relieved to be free of Saul’s constant threats, but the mantle of responsibility is now his.  (His kingship over all Israel is still some seven years away.  He must rule over Judah alone until civil conflict is resolved and he is accepted by all the people.

The account of these initial years begins with David seeking God’s guidance — one of the many traits which makes David such a special leader for God’s people.”

Read: 2 Samuel 2, 3, 1 Chronicles 3:1-4a, 2 Samuel 4, 5:1-5, 1 Chronicles 11:1-3, 1 Kings 2:11,
1 Chronicles 3:4b, 29:26-27, 1 Chronicles 12:23-40

All quotations taken from The Daily Bible.